TOKYO, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond yields fell on Friday, tracking U.S. Treasury yields lower, but declines were limited as stronger equities dampened the safe-haven appeal of debt. U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday after labour market and inflation data eased worries the Federal Reserve may need to take action earlier than expected to combat rising prices. US/ In Japan, both the Nikkei .N225 and the Topix .TOPX gained and were set to snap three straight weeks of losses.