Nikkei -1.01% to 64005.75, USD/JPY -0.11% to 157.48; Brent +1.45% to $112.40/bbl → JPY-denominated crude import cost up 3.2%. JODI: Japan crude imports 2492 kb/d, refined products stock 104521 kb — high inventory fails to offset dual shock of yen strength & oil rally.