Tokyo shares close lower on NASDAQ; off lows on Kamei comments

TOKYO (AFX-ASIA) - Share prices closed lower in line with the steep falls on NASDAQ Friday, but were well off their lows near the close on positive comments from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Shizuka Kamei, dealers said.

Kamei said the government may compile shortly a package of economic and stockmarket stimulus packages that will include securities and land tax cuts.