Tokyo  - Japan's key Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell in early trading Wednesday, following an overnight drop on the US stock market.

In the opening minutes, the Nikkei dropped 218.55 points, or 2.71 per cent, to 7,847.24.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues was down 20.23 points, or 2.51 per cent, to 784.8. (dpa)