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lunch break

The midday pause when the Tokyo market stops trading for an hour.

The fuller meaning

The midday recess between the Tokyo Stock Exchange's morning session, 9:00 to 11:30, and afternoon session, 12:30 to 15:30 Japan time. Traders must remember it when planning orders, since no trading happens during the break.

lunch break.

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