The Japanese stock market experienced a slight decline today, with the Nikkei 225 index down by 0.02%. However, the index has shown a robust performance over the past month, rising by 10.97%. In the large-cap segment, Kubota Corp. emerged as the top performer, delivering a return of 18.23%. Conversely, BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. struggled, posting a return of -10.42%. The mid-cap sector saw Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Co., Inc. leading with a return of 20.44%, while Sharp Corp. faced challenges with a return of -12.48%. Small-cap stocks were particularly dynamic, with Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. achieving an impressive return of 32.33%. However, Beat Holdings Ltd. lagged behind, recording a return of -20.0%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a healthy breadth, with 2,275 stocks advancing compared to 1,315 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.73x. Notably, the small-cap segment showed the strongest performance, with an advance-decline ratio of 1.97x, reflecting a positive sentiment among investors in this category.