Japanese stocks plunged for a second day today, bringing its two-day loss to nearly 6% amid investor jitters about a widening criminal investigation of internet start-up Livedoor Co.

Japan’s main stock market nose-dived for a second day today on growing investor jitters from “Livedoor shock,” the widening criminal investigation at an internet start-up that has sparked a sell-off, especially in technology shares.

A 71-year-old Japanese yachtsman became the oldest person to successfully finish a solo, non-stop, around-the-world voyage when he arrived at a port in central Japan.