The Japanese stock market showed positive momentum today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 1.38%. Over the past five days, the index has gained 1.6%, and it has surged by 13.42% in the last 30 days, reflecting a robust recovery trend. In the large-cap segment, FANUC Corp. emerged as the top performer, achieving a return of 15.98%. Conversely, Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. faced challenges, posting a decline of 15.83%. The mid-cap sector saw MISUMI Group, Inc. leading with an 11.54% return, while ROHM Co., Ltd. struggled, recording a drop of 9.19%. Among small-cap stocks, Nippon Kodoshi Corp. excelled with a remarkable return of 19.42%, while Mitani Sangyo Co., Ltd. lagged behind with a decline of 13.15%. Overall, the market's advance-decline ratio indicates a challenging environment, with 1,442 stocks advancing compared to 2,078 declining, resulting in a ratio of 0.69x. This trend was mirrored across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap stocks, suggesting a broader market struggle despite notable individual performances.