The recent Japanese general election on February 8, 2026, delivered a historic landslide victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Her "Sanaenomics" is an agenda of fiscal expansion, tax relief (e.g., proposed temporary freeze on food consumption tax), household support measures, and strategic industrial investments. This outcome has boosted market optimism for stronger domestic demand and growth, with Japanese equities surging to record highs post-election (Nikkei and Topix up significantly), driven by expectations of stimulus and a weaker yen supporting exports and earnings.