Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average breached a 3 day gains and finished into red area as appreciating Yen sent exporters lower. Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.04% or 3.3 points closing at 9,003.48. Nippon Yusen surged 2.4% on news it plans to double earnings from the shipping line's logistics operations. Nissan Motors and Honda Motors gave up 0.7% as Yen strengthened versus most of its counterparts. Panasonic declined 2.2%. Telecommunications and basic materials provided the most support for the index on upside.