The Japanese stock market experienced a mixed day, with the Nikkei 225 index declining by 0.42%. Over the past week, the index has seen a more significant drop of 1.86%, although it remains up by 4.88% over the last 30 days. In terms of individual stock performance, Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. emerged as the top performer in the large-cap category, achieving a return of 6.88%. Conversely, SoftBank Group Corp. struggled, posting a decline of 5.1%. Mid-cap stocks also displayed varied results, with Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. leading with an impressive return of 8.71%, while Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Co., Ltd. fell by 7.51%. Among small-cap stocks, Sumiseki Holdings, Inc. stood out with a remarkable return of 28.17%, while Peptidream, Inc. faced challenges, declining by 10.58%. Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market showed 1,656 stocks advancing against 1,923 declining, reflecting a ratio of 0.86. This trend was echoed in large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap segments, indicating a broader market struggle despite some standout performances.