The Japanese stock market showed robust performance today, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 2.28%. Over the past week, the index has gained 7.12%, and it has surged by 10.99% in the last 30 days, reflecting strong investor sentiment. In terms of sector performance, SoftBank Group Corp. emerged as the top performer in the large-cap category, achieving a return of 10.68%. Conversely, Renesas Electronics Corp. lagged behind with a decline of 3.88%. Among mid-cap stocks, Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. led the way with an impressive return of 22.86%, while Dexerials Corp. faced challenges, dropping by 19.64%. In the small-cap segment, Tachikawa Corp. stood out with a remarkable return of 24.83%, whereas Nisshinbo Holdings, Inc. struggled, recording a decline of 12.75%. The overall market showed a strong advance-decline ratio, with 2,854 stocks advancing compared to 735 declining, resulting in a ratio of 3.88. This positive trend was echoed across all market caps, indicating a broad-based rally in the Japanese equity market.