TOKYO: An unprecedented campaign by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to revive the nation’s economy is paying early dividends and earning praise, but analysts say the tough work still lies ahead.

Nearly a year after sweeping national elections on a ticket to revitalize the world’s number-three economy, Abe is basking in high approval ratings—and it’s not hard to see why.

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