The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 0.81%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 1.75%, and it has increased by 3.3% over the last month, indicating a robust upward trend. In terms of sector performance, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, achieving a return of 13.39%. Conversely, Kikkoman Corp. struggled, posting a decline of 7.5%. Among Mid Cap stocks, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. led with a return of 9.97%, while TBS Holdings, Inc. faced challenges with a drop of 7.99%. The Small Cap sector saw MCJ Co., Ltd. excel with a remarkable return of 26.01%, while OSAKA STEEL CO., LTD. lagged behind, declining by 19.47%. The overall market's advance-decline ratio reflects a mixed sentiment, with 1,717 stocks advancing against 1,841 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.93x. Notably, Large Cap stocks showed stronger performance, with 128 advancing and only 47 declining, yielding a ratio of 2.72x. Mid Cap stocks also fared well, with 170 advancing versus 99 declining, while Small Cap stocks had a tighter margin, with 850 advancing and 867 declining.