The upturn in Tokyo share prices has gathered momentum in recent days, reaffirming the positive shift in market sentiment.
The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei average has climbed past the 14,000 level to hit a year-to-date high and now appears poised to test the 15,300 level.
The biggest morale booster has been the strong rebound in New York share prices.
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