TOKYO, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average edged down 0.1 percent on Tuesday to hover near 10-month highs, with Canon Inc and other exporters slipping as the yen advanced against the dollar. Little impact was expected from a strong earthquake that jolted Tokyo and surrounding areas Tuesday morning, with many factories in the area shut for summer holidays.
The benchmark Nikkei lost 6.9 points to 10,517.33 after closing at a 10-month high the day before. The broader Topix fell 0.1 percent to 968.56. (Reporting by Elaine Lies)