TOKYO, Aug 16, 2022 (BSS/AFP) - Tokyo shares opened lower Tuesday as investors searched for fresh clues ahead of a key international meeting of central banks.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.17 percent, or 48.10 points, to 28,823.68 in early trade, while the broader Topix index fell 0.23 percent, or 4.61 points, to 1,980.35.