TOKYO. Sept 8: The US dollar edged higher against the Japanese yen In Wednesday morning trading, while prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange slipped tn light trading, reports AP.

The dollar was trading at 104.40 yen at late morning, up 0.30 yen from Tuesday's close and higher than its finish In New York overnight at 104.25 yen.

The dollar remained stable as players sold the yen to take profits from recent gains and bought the dollar, following through on the overnight trend on overseas markets.

Traders continued to focus on the German mark and other European currencies, with expectations that there will be no change In credit policy by the German central bank in the immediate fitture,.

The Bundesbank is scheduled to hold tts policy-setting council meeting Thursday.

Meanwhile, the 225-1ssues Nikkei Stock Average fell 28.61 points, or 0.14 per cent, to 20.933.49 at the end of the morning session.