The Japanese stock market experienced a notable downturn today, with the Nikkei 225 index declining by 2.58%. Over the past five days, the index has seen a more significant drop of 3.57%, although it remains up by 4.64% over the last month.
In terms of individual stock performance, Ryohin Keikaku Co., Ltd. emerged as the top performer in the Large Cap category, achieving a return of 13.41%. Conversely, MonotaRO Co., Ltd. faced challenges, recording a decline of 9.99%.

Mid Cap stocks also displayed mixed results, with Sugi Holdings Co., Ltd. leading the pack with a return of 3.77%, while Metaplanet KK struggled, posting a loss of 12.36%.

Among Small Cap stocks, Naikai Zosen Corp. stood out with a remarkable return of 19.43%, while Wantedly, Inc. faced a significant decline of 15.51%.

Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio reflects a challenging environment, with 550 stocks advancing against 3,170 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.17x. This trend is echoed across Large Cap, Mid Cap, and Small Cap categories, indicating a broader market struggle.