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Tokyo stocks opened flat on Tuesday, with a positive lead from Wall Street countered by negative sentiment from a stronger yen.

The key Nikkei 225 index edged up 0.04 percent or 9.53 points to 22,725.38 in early trade while the broader Topix slipped 0.08 percent or 1.27 points to 1,575.42.