After a torrid 15 years of deflation, it is time to forget about 'the lost decade' in Japan.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won his election comfortably, as many in the market hoped and expected.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe won a decisive victory in the snap election he called on 22 October.
Katsunori Kitakura, lead strategist at SuMi Trust, explains why investors have cause to be optimistic following Shinzo Abe's re-election.
Having been to Japan a handful of times, what strikes me most is the juxtaposition of the latest technology paired with old habits.
Improved engagement
More 'realistic valuations'