In the past year, several stocks have demonstrated impressive performance, showcasing significant returns for investors. Leading the pack is ASAHI KOGYOSHA CO., LTD., a small-cap company in the construction sector, which achieved a remarkable return of 25.28%. This performance highlights the potential for growth within the construction industry. Following closely is Pacific Net Co., Ltd., a micro-cap firm operating in the finance sector, which recorded a return of 22.68%. This indicates a strong performance in the financial markets, particularly for smaller companies. Ad-Sol Nissin Corp., another small-cap player, is part of the computers - software and consulting industry and achieved a return of 3.91%. While this is a more modest return compared to the top two, it still reflects positive movement in the tech sector. In contrast, KOMEDA Holdings Co., Ltd. and SYLA Holdings Co., Ltd., both small-cap companies, faced challenges with returns of -3.07% and -14.98%, respectively. KOMEDA operates in leisure services, while SYLA is involved in realty, indicating varying performance across different sectors. Overall, these stocks illustrate the diverse landscape of market performance, with notable successes in construction and finance.