Japanese stocks are poised for a potential decline, following an overnight sell-off in technology shares on Wall Street. Nikkei index futures on the Singapore Exchange fell 0.2% to 53,220 points. The dollar was quoted at 152.98 yen, compared to 152.96 yen at the close of Thursday's Tokyo stock market. Investors are focusing on corporate earnings, with Daiichi Sankyo, Hoya, and Komatsu set to announce their results. Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae's economic plan is also drawing significant attention, with a general election scheduled for early next month. The Nikkei Index closed virtually unchanged on Thursday at 53,375.60 points.