The Tokyo stock market on the 8th fell sharply immediately after the start of the transaction, and the Nikkei Stock Average fell below 25,000 yen.
Russia's military invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns that soaring prices of crude oil and grains will have a negative impact on the economy.
It is the first time in about one year and four months since November that the Nikkei Stock Average fell below 25,000 yen.