The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.29%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 3.39%, and it has surged 11.1% in the last 30 days, reflecting a robust recovery trend. In terms of individual stock performance, the Large Cap sector saw Nomura Research Institute Ltd. emerge as the top performer with a return of 9.5%. Conversely, Toho Co., Ltd. faced significant challenges, recording a staggering decline of 79.99%. Mid Cap stocks also displayed varied results, with SHIFT, Inc. leading the pack with a return of 14.44%, while Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. experienced a decline of 4.72%. The Small Cap segment was highlighted by Toho Titanium Co., Ltd., which achieved a remarkable return of 21.15%, while Shibaura Mechatronics Corp. struggled with a decline of 78.87%. Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market was favorable, with 2,200 stocks advancing compared to 1,384 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.59x. This positive sentiment was echoed in the Large Cap sector, where 117 stocks advanced against 56 declines, yielding a ratio of 2.09x.