**Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic Party secured a historic supermajority in the February 2026 lower house election following the January dissolution, giving her government a strong mandate and reducing pressure for further snap votes.** With the second Takaichi cabinet in place and no reported legislative gridlock or major crises through mid-2026, traders see little incentive for another dissolution this year. Regular Diet operations continue under the current four-year term framework, and historical patterns show governing parties with large majorities typically avoid early elections absent urgent political or economic triggers. The 90.5% “No” consensus reflects this stability, though late-year developments such as budget disputes or shifts in coalition dynamics could still alter timing before year-end.