Tokyo shares end lower as BoJ stays put

Tokyo stocks fell Friday, following falls on Wall Street as investors digested the Bank of Japan's decision to keep its super-easy monetary policy.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.52 percent or 168.62 points to 32,402.41, while the broader Topix index lost 0.30 percent, or 7.14 points, at 2,376.27.

The market remained under pressure from the opening bell after global investors sold major New York shares including high-tech stocks.