The Japanese stock market experienced a mixed performance today, with the Nikkei 225 index declining by 0.88%. However, over the past 30 days, the index has shown a positive trend, rising by 3.83%. In the large-cap segment, Panasonic Holdings Corp. emerged as the top performer, achieving a return of 8.41%. Conversely, DAIKIN INDUSTRIES Ltd. struggled, posting a return of -7.43%. The mid-cap sector saw Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. leading with a return of 10.27%, while Organo Corp. lagged behind with a decline of 10.07%. Small-cap stocks displayed notable volatility, with Br. Holdings Corp. soaring to a return of 22.41%, while Nihon Seiko Co., Ltd. faced a significant drop of 14.02%. Overall, the advance-decline ratio across the market indicated a healthy breadth, with 2,340 stocks advancing compared to 1,188 declining, resulting in a ratio of 1.97. The large-cap segment had 116 advancing stocks against 61 declining, while mid-cap stocks showed a stronger performance with 205 advancing and 65 declining. Small-cap stocks also fared well, with 1,212 advancing versus 493 declining.