<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<!-- XBRL Document Created with WizLabo Platform -->
<link:linkbase xmlns:xbrldt="http://xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns:link="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/linkbase">
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_BusinessResultsOfGroup" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_BusinessResultsOfGroup" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompany" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompany" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformation-01" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformation-01" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformation-02" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformation-02" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_InformationAboutEmployees-01" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-01" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_InformationAboutEmployees-02" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-02" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_InformationAboutEmployees-03" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-03" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_InformationAboutEmployees-04" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-04" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_InformationAboutEmployees-05" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-05" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_InformationAboutOfficers-02" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutOfficers-02" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_InformationAboutOfficers-03" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutOfficers-03" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_IssuedSharesVotingRights" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_IssuedSharesVotingRights" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_MajorShareholders-01" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_MajorShareholders-01" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesBalanceSheet" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_NotesBalanceSheet" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesStatementOfIncome" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_NotesStatementOfIncome" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficers-01" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficers-01" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficers-02" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficers-02" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_ShareholdingByShareholderCategory" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_ShareholdingByShareholderCategory" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_Shareholdings-02" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_Shareholdings-02" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_Shareholdings-19" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_Shareholdings-19" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_TreasurySharesEtc" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_TreasurySharesEtc" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlowsIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlowsIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfChangesInEquityIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfChangesInEquityIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfFinancialPositionIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfFinancialPositionIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfProfitOrLossIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfProfitOrLossIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesInventoriesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesInventoriesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-01" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-01" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-02" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-02" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-03" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-03" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_NotesSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_BalanceSheet" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_BalanceSheet" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_cai_BalanceSheet-ListOfAccounts" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_cai_BalanceSheet-ListOfAccounts" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_cai_StatementOfIncome-ListOfAccounts" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_cai_StatementOfIncome-ListOfAccounts" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_StatementOfChangesInEquity" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_StatementOfChangesInEquity" />
  <link:roleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_rt_2023-12-01.xsd#rol_StatementOfIncome" roleURI="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_StatementOfIncome" />
  <link:arcroleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd#all" arcroleURI="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" />
  <link:arcroleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd#dimension-default" arcroleURI="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" />
  <link:arcroleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd#dimension-domain" arcroleURI="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" />
  <link:arcroleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd#domain-member" arcroleURI="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" />
  <link:arcroleRef xlink:type="simple" xlink:href="http://www.xbrl.org/2005/xbrldt-2005.xsd#hypercube-dimension" arcroleURI="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" />
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_cai_BalanceSheet-ListOfAccounts">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InvestmentsInCapitalOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InvestmentsInCapitalOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProvisionForLossOnGuaranteesNCL" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProvisionForLossOnGuaranteesNCL" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InvestmentsInCapitalOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProvisionForLossOnGuaranteesNCL" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="11" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_cai_StatementOfIncome-ListOfAccounts">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_CostOfRevenue" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_CostOfRevenue" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnReversalOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsEI" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnReversalOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsEI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEI" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesStocksEtcEI" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesStocksEtcEI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossAndProvisionForLossOnDissolutionOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEL" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossAndProvisionForLossOnDissolutionOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnValuationOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnValuationOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesStocksEtcEI" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="66" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEI" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="67" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnReversalOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsEI" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="68" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossAndProvisionForLossOnDissolutionOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEL" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="100" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="101" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnValuationOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="102" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_CostOfRevenue" xlink:arcrole="http://www.xbrl.org/2003/arcrole/general-special" order="19" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_BusinessResultsOfGroup">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DilutedEarningsLossPerShareIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DilutedEarningsLossPerShareIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EquityToAssetRatioIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EquityToAssetRatioIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PriceEarningsRatioIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PriceEarningsRatioIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ProfitLossBeforeTaxIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ProfitLossBeforeTaxIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RateOfReturnOnEquityIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RateOfReturnOnEquityIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RatioOfOwnersEquityToGrossAssetsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfOwnersEquityToGrossAssetsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RevenueIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RevenueIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalAssetsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalAssetsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RevenueIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ProfitLossBeforeTaxIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalAssetsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EquityToAssetRatioIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DilutedEarningsLossPerShareIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfOwnersEquityToGrossAssetsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RateOfReturnOnEquityIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PriceEarningsRatioIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInOperatingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInInvestingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="14" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CashFlowsFromUsedInFinancingActivitiesIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="15" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRSSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="16" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="17" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="18" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfGroupTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompany">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CapitalStockSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CapitalStockSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DilutedEarningsPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DilutedEarningsPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DividendPaidPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DividendPaidPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EquityToAssetRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EquityToAssetRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InterimDividendPaidPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InterimDividendPaidPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NetAssetsPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NetAssetsPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NetAssetsSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NetAssetsSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NetIncomeLossSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NetIncomeLossSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NetSalesSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NetSalesSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryIncomeLossSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryIncomeLossSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PayoutRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PayoutRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PriceEarningsRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PriceEarningsRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RateOfReturnOnEquitySummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RateOfReturnOnEquitySummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RevenueKeyFinancialData" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RevenueKeyFinancialData" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalAssetsSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalAssetsSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesSummaryOfBusinessResults" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalReturnOnSharePriceIndex" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalReturnOnSharePriceIndex" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalShareholderReturn" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalShareholderReturn" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RevenueKeyFinancialData" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NetSalesSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryIncomeLossSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NetIncomeLossSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CapitalStockSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NetAssetsSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalAssetsSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NetAssetsPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DividendPaidPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_InterimDividendPaidPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DilutedEarningsPerShareSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EquityToAssetRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="14" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RateOfReturnOnEquitySummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="15" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PriceEarningsRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="16" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PayoutRatioSummaryOfBusinessResults" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="17" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="18" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="19" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalShareholderReturn" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="20" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalReturnOnSharePriceIndex" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="21" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_BusinessResultsOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-01">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutGroupInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutGroupInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutGroupInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutGroupInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutGroupInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfGroupTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-02">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AverageAgeYearsInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AverageAgeYearsInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AverageAnnualSalaryInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AverageAnnualSalaryInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AverageLengthOfServiceYearsInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AverageLengthOfServiceYearsInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_EmployeesIncludingExpatriates" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_EmployeesIncludingExpatriates" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_EmployeesIncludingExpatriates" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AverageAgeYearsInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AverageLengthOfServiceYearsInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AverageAnnualSalaryInformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployees" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-03">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutReportingCompanyInformationAboutEmployeesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployees" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AverageNumberOfTemporaryWorkers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfEmployeesOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-04">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesCalculatedBasedOnProvisionsOfArticle714Item1OfOrdinanceForEnforcementOfActOnChildcareLeaveCaregiverLeaveAndOtherMeasuresForTheWelfareOfWorkersCaringForChildrenOrOtherFamilyMembersRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesCalculatedBasedOnProvisionsOfArticle714Item1OfOrdinanceForEnforcementOfActOnChildcareLeaveCaregiverLeaveAndOtherMeasuresForTheWelfareOfWorkersCaringForChildrenOrOtherFamilyMembersRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CalculatedBasedOnProvisionsOfArticle714Item1OfOrdinanceForEnforcementOfActOnChildcareLeaveCaregiverLeaveAndOtherMeasuresForTheWelfareOfWorkersCaringForChildrenOrOtherFamilyMembersRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CalculatedBasedOnProvisionsOfArticle714Item1OfOrdinanceForEnforcementOfActOnChildcareLeaveCaregiverLeaveAndOtherMeasuresForTheWelfareOfWorkersCaringForChildrenOrOtherFamilyMembersRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NonRegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NonRegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RatioOfFemaleEmployeesInManagerialPositionsMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfFemaleEmployeesInManagerialPositionsMetricsOfReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyMetricsOfReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_CalculatedBasedOnProvisionsOfArticle714Item1OfOrdinanceForEnforcementOfActOnChildcareLeaveCaregiverLeaveAndOtherMeasuresForTheWelfareOfWorkersCaringForChildrenOrOtherFamilyMembersRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesCalculatedBasedOnProvisionsOfArticle714Item1OfOrdinanceForEnforcementOfActOnChildcareLeaveCaregiverLeaveAndOtherMeasuresForTheWelfareOfWorkersCaringForChildrenOrOtherFamilyMembersRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NonRegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfFemaleEmployeesInManagerialPositionsMetricsOfReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CalculatedBasedOnProvisionsOfArticle714Item1OfOrdinanceForEnforcementOfActOnChildcareLeaveCaregiverLeaveAndOtherMeasuresForTheWelfareOfWorkersCaringForChildrenOrOtherFamilyMembersRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfReportingCompanyAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutEmployees-05">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ConsolidatedSubsidiariesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ConsolidatedSubsidiariesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NonRegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NonRegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RatioOfFemaleEmployeesInManagerialPositionsMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfFemaleEmployeesInManagerialPositionsMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row10Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row10Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row11Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row11Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row12Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row12Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row13Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row13Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row14Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row14Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row15Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row15Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row16Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row16Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row7Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row7Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row8Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row8Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row9Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row9Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NonRegularEmployeesDifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutEmployeesHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ConsolidatedSubsidiariesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfFemaleEmployeesInManagerialPositionsMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DifferencesInWagesBetweenMaleAndFemaleEmployeesMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MetricsRelatedToHumanCapitalDiversityAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiariesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AllEmployeesRatioOfMaleEmployeesTakingChildcareLeaveMetricsOfConsolidatedSubsidiaries" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row7Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row8Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row9Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row10Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row11Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row12Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row13Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row14Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="14" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row15Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="15" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row16Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="16" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformation-02">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ConsolidatedAccountingGroupMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ConsolidatedAccountingGroupMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformationHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformationHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_GrossScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_GrossScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_GrossScope1GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_GrossScope1GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_GrossScope2GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_GrossScope2GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsTable" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformationHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformationHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ConsolidatedAccountingGroupMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_GrossScope1GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_GrossScope2GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_GrossScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsScope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissions" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_Scope1And2GreenhouseGasEmissionsTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" xbrldt:usable="false" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_GreenhouseGasEmissionsDisclosureBasisMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformation-01">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DescriptionOfMetricsRelatedToPolicyOnDevelopmentOfHumanResourcesAndInternalEnvironmentAndTargetsAndPerformanceUsingSuchMetricsLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionOfMetricsRelatedToPolicyOnDevelopmentOfHumanResourcesAndInternalEnvironmentAndTargetsAndPerformanceUsingSuchMetricsLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DescriptionOfMetricsRelatedToPolicyOnDevelopmentOfHumanResourcesAndInternalEnvironmentAndTargetsAndPerformanceUsingSuchMetricsTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionOfMetricsRelatedToPolicyOnDevelopmentOfHumanResourcesAndInternalEnvironmentAndTargetsAndPerformanceUsingSuchMetricsTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformationHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformationHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ReferenceToOtherInformationStrategyHumanResources" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ReferenceToOtherInformationStrategyHumanResources" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionOfMetricsRelatedToPolicyOnDevelopmentOfHumanResourcesAndInternalEnvironmentAndTargetsAndPerformanceUsingSuchMetricsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ReferenceToOtherInformationStrategyHumanResources" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformationHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionOfMetricsRelatedToPolicyOnDevelopmentOfHumanResourcesAndInternalEnvironmentAndTargetsAndPerformanceUsingSuchMetricsTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionOfMetricsRelatedToPolicyOnDevelopmentOfHumanResourcesAndInternalEnvironmentAndTargetsAndPerformanceUsingSuchMetricsTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DisclosureOfSustainabilityRelatedFinancialInformationHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionOfMetricsRelatedToPolicyOnDevelopmentOfHumanResourcesAndInternalEnvironmentAndTargetsAndPerformanceUsingSuchMetricsLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ClassIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ClassIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DescriptionIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NameOfFinancialInstrumentsExchangeOnWhichSecuritiesAreListedOrAuthorizedFinancialInstrumentsBusinessAssociationToWhichSecuritiesAreRegistered" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NameOfFinancialInstrumentsExchangeOnWhichSecuritiesAreListedOrAuthorizedFinancialInstrumentsBusinessAssociationToWhichSecuritiesAreRegistered" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfIssuedSharesAsOfFilingDateIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfIssuedSharesAsOfFilingDateIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfIssuedSharesAsOfFiscalYearEndIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfIssuedSharesAsOfFiscalYearEndIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryShareMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryShareMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember_2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ClassIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfIssuedSharesAsOfFiscalYearEndIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfIssuedSharesAsOfFilingDateIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NameOfFinancialInstrumentsExchangeOnWhichSecuritiesAreListedOrAuthorizedFinancialInstrumentsBusinessAssociationToWhichSecuritiesAreRegistered" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionIssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesTotalNumberOfSharesEtcTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryShareMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_ShareholdingByShareholderCategory">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersFinancialInstitutions" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersFinancialInstitutions" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersFinancialServiceProviders" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersFinancialServiceProviders" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersForeignIndividualInvestors" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersForeignIndividualInvestors" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersForeignInvestorsOtherThanIndividuals" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersForeignInvestorsOtherThanIndividuals" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersIndividualsAndOthers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersIndividualsAndOthers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersNationalAndLocalGovernments" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersNationalAndLocalGovernments" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersOtherCorporations" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersOtherCorporations" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersTotal" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersTotal" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesConstitutingOneUnit" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesConstitutingOneUnit" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsFinancialInstitutions" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsFinancialInstitutions" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsFinancialServiceProviders" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsFinancialServiceProviders" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsForeignIndividualInvestors" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsForeignIndividualInvestors" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsForeignInvestorsOtherThanIndividuals" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsForeignInvestorsOtherThanIndividuals" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsIndividualsAndOthers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsIndividualsAndOthers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsNationalAndLocalGovernments" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsNationalAndLocalGovernments" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsOtherCorporations" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsOtherCorporations" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsTotal" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsTotal" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldSharesLessThanOneUnit" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldSharesLessThanOneUnit" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryShareMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryShareMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsFinancialInstitutions" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsFinancialInstitutions" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsFinancialServiceProviders" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsFinancialServiceProviders" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsForeignersOtherThanIndividuals" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsForeignersOtherThanIndividuals" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsForeignIndividuals" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsForeignIndividuals" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsIndividualsAndOthers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsIndividualsAndOthers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsNationalAndLocalGovernments" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsNationalAndLocalGovernments" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsOtherCorporations" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsOtherCorporations" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember_2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" xbrldt:usable="false" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesConstitutingOneUnit" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersNationalAndLocalGovernments" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersFinancialInstitutions" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersFinancialServiceProviders" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersOtherCorporations" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersForeignInvestorsOtherThanIndividuals" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersForeignIndividualInvestors" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersIndividualsAndOthers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfShareholdersTotal" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsNationalAndLocalGovernments" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsFinancialInstitutions" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsFinancialServiceProviders" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsOtherCorporations" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsForeignInvestorsOtherThanIndividuals" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="14" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsForeignIndividualInvestors" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="15" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsIndividualsAndOthers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="16" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldNumberOfUnitsTotal" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="17" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldSharesLessThanOneUnit" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="18" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsNationalAndLocalGovernments" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="19" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsFinancialInstitutions" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="20" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsFinancialServiceProviders" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="21" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsOtherCorporations" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="22" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsForeignersOtherThanIndividuals" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="23" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsForeignIndividuals" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="24" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PercentageOfShareholdingsIndividualsAndOthers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="25" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingByShareholderCategoryTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ClassesOfSharesAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalClassesOfSharesMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OrdinaryShareMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_MajorShareholders-01">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AddressMajorShareholders" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AddressMajorShareholders" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NameMajorShareholders" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NameMajorShareholders" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No10MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No10MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No1MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No1MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No2MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No2MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No3MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No3MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No4MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No4MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No5MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No5MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No6MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No6MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No7MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No7MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No8MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No8MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_No9MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_No9MajorShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeld" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeld" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingRatio" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingRatio" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NameMajorShareholders" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AddressMajorShareholders" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeld" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingRatio" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No1MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No2MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No3MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No4MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No5MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No6MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No7MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No8MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No9MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_No10MajorShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MajorShareholdersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_IssuedSharesVotingRights">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CategoriesIssuedSharesAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesIssuedSharesAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DescriptionIssuedSharesVotingRights" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionIssuedSharesVotingRights" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesIssuedSharesVotingRights" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesIssuedSharesVotingRights" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfVotingRightsIssuedSharesVotingRights" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfVotingRightsIssuedSharesVotingRights" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesReciprocalHoldingSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesReciprocalHoldingSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesLessThanOneUnitMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesLessThanOneUnitMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsOtherMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsOtherMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesTreasurySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesTreasurySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SharesLessThanOneUnitMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SharesLessThanOneUnitMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SharesWithFullVotingRightsOtherMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithFullVotingRightsOtherMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SharesWithNoVotingRightsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithNoVotingRightsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SharesWithRestrictedVotingRightsOtherMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithRestrictedVotingRightsOtherMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SharesWithRestrictedVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithRestrictedVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember_2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesIssuedSharesAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesIssuedSharesAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesIssuedSharesAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesIssuedSharesVotingRights" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfVotingRightsIssuedSharesVotingRights" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_IssuedSharesVotingRightsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DescriptionIssuedSharesVotingRights" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesTreasurySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesReciprocalHoldingSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SharesLessThanOneUnitMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesLessThanOneUnitMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithNoVotingRightsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithRestrictedVotingRightsTreasurySharesEtcMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithRestrictedVotingRightsOtherMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithFullVotingRightsOtherMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SharesWithFullVotingRightsOtherMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OrdinarySharesSharesWithFullVotingRightsOtherMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfIssuedSharesNumberOfVotingRightsHeldByAllShareholdersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SharesLessThanOneUnitMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="6" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_TreasurySharesEtc">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_AddressOfShareholderTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_AddressOfShareholderTreasurySharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NameOfShareholderTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NameOfShareholderTreasurySharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldInOthersNamesTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldInOthersNamesTreasurySharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldInOwnNameTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldInOwnNameTreasurySharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingRatioTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingRatioTreasurySharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfSharesHeldTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfSharesHeldTreasurySharesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalSequentialNumbersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalSequentialNumbersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalSequentialNumbersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalSequentialNumbersMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcTable" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalSequentialNumbersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalSequentialNumbersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NameOfShareholderTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_AddressOfShareholderTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldInOwnNameTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldInOthersNamesTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalNumberOfSharesHeldTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingRatioTreasurySharesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TreasurySharesEtcTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalSequentialNumbersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalSequentialNumbersMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutOfficers-02">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CareerSummaryInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CareerSummaryInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DateOfBirthInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DateOfBirthInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutOfficersHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutOfficersHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NameInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NameInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldOrdinarySharesInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldOrdinarySharesInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldOtherThanOrdinarySharesInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldOtherThanOrdinarySharesInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OfficialTitleOrPositionInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OfficialTitleOrPositionInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TermOfOfficeInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TermOfOfficeInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_FujimotoMasayoshiMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_FujimotoMasayoshiMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KameokaTsuyoshiMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KameokaTsuyoshiMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KokueHarukoMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KokueHarukoMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KosukeUemuraMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KosukeUemuraMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MakotoShibuyaMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MakotoShibuyaMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ManabeYoshikiMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ManabeYoshikiMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SaikiNaokoMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SaikiNaokoMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SatokoSuzukiMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SatokoSuzukiMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ShuUngyonMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ShuUngyonMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_TomomiArakawaMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_TomomiArakawaMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_YamamotoKazuhiroMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_YamamotoKazuhiroMember" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_FujimotoMasayoshiMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KosukeUemuraMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MakotoShibuyaMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_TomomiArakawaMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SaikiNaokoMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ShuUngyonMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KameokaTsuyoshiMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ManabeYoshikiMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_YamamotoKazuhiroMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_KokueHarukoMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SatokoSuzukiMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutOfficersHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OfficialTitleOrPositionInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NameInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DateOfBirthInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CareerSummaryInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TermOfOfficeInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldOrdinarySharesInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldOtherThanOrdinarySharesInformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditors" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutOfficersHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_InformationAboutOfficers-03">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutOfficersHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutOfficersHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutOfficersHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_InformationAboutOfficersHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesDirectorsAndCorporateAuditorsLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="6" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficers-01">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CategoriesOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_CorporateAuditorsExcludingOutsideCorporateAuditorsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_CorporateAuditorsExcludingOutsideCorporateAuditorsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DirectorsExcludingOutsideDirectorsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsExcludingOutsideDirectorsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OutsideCorporateAuditorsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OutsideCorporateAuditorsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OutsideDirectorsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OutsideDirectorsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficersHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficersHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountByTypeOfRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountByTypeOfRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountOfRemunerationEtcRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountOfRemunerationEtcRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MonetaryBaseRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MonetaryBaseRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MonetaryPerformanceBasedRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MonetaryPerformanceBasedRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SharePerformanceBasedRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SharePerformanceBasedRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountByTypeOfRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountOfRemunerationEtcRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsExcludingOutsideDirectorsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OutsideDirectorsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_CorporateAuditorsExcludingOutsideCorporateAuditorsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_CategoriesOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OutsideCorporateAuditorsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficersHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountByTypeOfRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MonetaryBaseRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountByTypeOfRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MonetaryPerformanceBasedRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountByTypeOfRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficersAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SharePerformanceBasedRemunerationRemunerationEtcByCategoryOfDirectorsAndOtherOfficers" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficers-02">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficersHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficersHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountOfRemunerationEtcPaidByGroupRemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficer" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountOfRemunerationEtcPaidByGroupRemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficer" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_BitoMasaakiMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_BitoMasaakiMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_FujimotoMasayoshiMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_FujimotoMasayoshiMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_HiraiRyutaroMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_HiraiRyutaroMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ManabeYoshikiMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ManabeYoshikiMember" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_FujimotoMasayoshiMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_HiraiRyutaroMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ManabeYoshikiMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_BitoMasaakiMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalAmountOfRemunerationEtcPaidByGroupRemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficer" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" xbrldt:usable="false" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DirectorsAndOtherOfficersMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationForDirectorsAndOtherOfficersHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_RemunerationEtcPaidByGroupToEachDirectorOrOtherOfficerTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_Shareholdings-02">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_BookValueDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_BookValueDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NameOfSecuritiesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NameOfSecuritiesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_PurposeOfShareholdingOverviewOfBusinessAllianceQuantitativeEffectsOfShareholdingAndReasonForIncreaseInNumberOfSharesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_PurposeOfShareholdingOverviewOfBusinessAllianceQuantitativeEffectsOfShareholdingAndReasonForIncreaseInNumberOfSharesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row10Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row10Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row11Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row11Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row12Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row12Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row13Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row13Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row14Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row14Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row15Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row15Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row16Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row16Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row17Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row17Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row18Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row18Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row19Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row19Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row20Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row20Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row21Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row21Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row22Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row22Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row23Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row23Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row24Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row24Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row25Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row25Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row26Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row26Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row27Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row27Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row28Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row28Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row29Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row29Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row30Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row30Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row31Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row31Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row32Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row32Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row33Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row33Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row34Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row34Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row35Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row35Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row7Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row7Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row8Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row8Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row9Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row9Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingsHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingsHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_WhetherIssuerOfAforementionedSharesHoldsReportingCompanysSharesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_WhetherIssuerOfAforementionedSharesHoldsReportingCompanysSharesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NameOfSecuritiesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NumberOfSharesHeldDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_BookValueDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_PurposeOfShareholdingOverviewOfBusinessAllianceQuantitativeEffectsOfShareholdingAndReasonForIncreaseInNumberOfSharesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_WhetherIssuerOfAforementionedSharesHoldsReportingCompanysSharesDetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompany" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_DetailsOfSpecifiedInvestmentEquitySecuritiesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row3Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row4Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row5Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row6Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row7Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row8Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row9Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row10Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row11Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row12Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row13Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row14Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="14" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row15Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="15" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row16Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="16" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row17Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="17" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row18Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="18" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row19Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="19" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row20Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="20" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row21Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="21" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row22Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="22" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row23Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="23" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row24Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="24" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row25Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="25" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row26Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="26" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row27Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="27" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row28Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="28" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row29Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="29" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row30Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="30" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row31Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="31" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row32Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="32" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row33Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="33" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row34Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="34" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row35Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="35" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingsHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_Shareholdings-19">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingsHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingsHeading" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ShareholdingsHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportingCompanyEquitySecuritiesHeldAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_FootnotesSpecifiedInvestmentSharesHeldForPurposesOtherThanPureInvestmentReportingCompanyLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row1Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_SequentialNumbersAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_Row2Member" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="2" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfFinancialPositionIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_BondsAndBorrowingsCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_BondsAndBorrowingsCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_BondsAndBorrowingsNCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_BondsAndBorrowingsNCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CapitalSurplusIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CapitalSurplusIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsOtherThanAssetsHeldForSaleCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsOtherThanAssetsHeldForSaleCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DeferredTaxAssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DeferredTaxAssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DerivativeAssetsCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DerivativeAssetsCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DerivativeAssetsNCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DerivativeAssetsNCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DerivativeLiabilitiesCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DerivativeLiabilitiesCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DerivativeLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DerivativeLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EquityIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_GoodwillIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_GoodwillIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesPayableCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesPayableCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesReceivableCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesReceivableCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InvestmentPropertyIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InvestmentPropertyIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LeaseLiabilitiesCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LeaseLiabilitiesCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LeaseLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LeaseLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesDirectlyAssociatedWithAssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesDirectlyAssociatedWithAssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesOtherThanLiabilitiesDirectlyAssociatedWithAssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesOtherThanLiabilitiesDirectlyAssociatedWithAssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NonControllingInterestsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NonControllingInterestsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLabilitiesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLabilitiesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfEquityIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfEquityIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherCurrentAssetsCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherCurrentAssetsCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherCurrentLiabilitiesCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherCurrentLiabilitiesCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherInvestmentsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherInvestmentsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherNonCurrentAssetsNCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherNonCurrentAssetsNCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherNonCurrentLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherNonCurrentLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProvisionsCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProvisionsCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProvisionsNCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProvisionsNCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RetainedEarningsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RetainedEarningsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RetirementBenefitLiabilityNCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RetirementBenefitLiabilityNCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RightOfUseAssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RightOfUseAssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ShareCapitalIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ShareCapitalIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TimeDepositsCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TimeDepositsCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TotalCurrentLiabilitiesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TotalCurrentLiabilitiesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherPayablesCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherPayablesCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherPayablesNCLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherPayablesNCLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherReceivablesCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherReceivablesCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherReceivablesNCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherReceivablesNCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TreasurySharesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TreasurySharesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TimeDepositsCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherReceivablesCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DerivativeAssetsCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesReceivableCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherCurrentAssetsCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsOtherThanAssetsHeldForSaleCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CurrentAssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherPayablesCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LeaseLiabilitiesCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_BondsAndBorrowingsCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DerivativeLiabilitiesCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesPayableCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProvisionsCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherCurrentLiabilitiesCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesOtherThanLiabilitiesDirectlyAssociatedWithAssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesDirectlyAssociatedWithAssetsHeldForSaleIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TotalCurrentLiabilitiesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ShareCapitalIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CapitalSurplusIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TreasurySharesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfEquityIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RetainedEarningsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NonControllingInterestsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RightOfUseAssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_GoodwillIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InvestmentPropertyIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherReceivablesNCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherInvestmentsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DerivativeAssetsNCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherNonCurrentAssetsNCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DeferredTaxAssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentAssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LeaseLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_BondsAndBorrowingsNCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TradeAndOtherPayablesNCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DerivativeLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RetirementBenefitLiabilityNCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProvisionsNCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherNonCurrentLiabilitiesNCLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DeferredTaxLiabilitiesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLiabilitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NonCurrentLabilitiesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LiabilitiesAndEquityIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfFinancialPositionIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfProfitOrLossIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CostOfSalesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CostOfSalesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DilutedEarningsLossPerShareIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DilutedEarningsLossPerShareIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EarningsLossPerShareIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EarningsLossPerShareIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_GrossProfitIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_GrossProfitIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ImpairmentLossesOnFixedAssetsPLIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ImpairmentLossesOnFixedAssetsPLIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxExpenseIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxExpenseIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceCostsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceCostsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToNonControllingInterestsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToNonControllingInterestsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossBeforeTaxIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossBeforeTaxIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ShareOfProfitLossOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ShareOfProfitLossOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainLossOnDisposalOfFixedAssetsNetIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainLossOnDisposalOfFixedAssetsNetIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnReorganizationOfSubsidiariesAssociatesIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnReorganizationOfSubsidiariesAssociatesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProfitOnLiquidationOfSubsidiariesAndAssociatesIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProfitOnLiquidationOfSubsidiariesAndAssociatesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SalesOfGoodsIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SalesOfGoodsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SalesOfServicesAndOthersIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SalesOfServicesAndOthersIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_TotalOtherIncomeExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_TotalOtherIncomeExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainLossOnDisposalOfFixedAssetsNetIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ImpairmentLossesOnFixedAssetsPLIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProfitOnLiquidationOfSubsidiariesAndAssociatesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnReorganizationOfSubsidiariesAssociatesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_TotalOtherIncomeExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EarningsLossPerShareIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_BasicEarningsLossPerShareIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EarningsLossPerShareIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DilutedEarningsLossPerShareIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceCostsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToNonControllingInterestsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SalesOfGoodsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_SalesOfServicesAndOthersIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CostOfSalesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_GrossProfitIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherIncomeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ShareOfProfitLossOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossBeforeTaxIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxExpenseIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EarningsLossPerShareIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfProfitOrLossIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToNonControllingInterestsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToNonControllingInterestsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EffectivePortionOfCashFlowHedgesNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EffectivePortionOfCashFlowHedgesNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationOfForeignOperationsNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationOfForeignOperationsNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NetChangeInFairValueOfEquityInstrumentsDesignatedAsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NetChangeInFairValueOfEquityInstrumentsDesignatedAsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ShareOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ShareOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ShareOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ShareOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TotalOfItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TotalOfItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TotalOfItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TotalOfItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToNonControllingInterestsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationOfForeignOperationsNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EffectivePortionOfCashFlowHedgesNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ShareOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodNetOfTaxItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TotalOfItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NetChangeInFairValueOfEquityInstrumentsDesignatedAsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughOtherComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ShareOfOtherComprehensiveIncomeOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodNetOfTaxItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TotalOfItemsThatWillNotBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ItemsThatMayBeReclassifiedToProfitOrLossOCIIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeAttributableToIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfComprehensiveIncomeIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfChangesInEquityIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CancellationOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CancellationOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CapitalSurplusIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CapitalSurplusIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ChangesInOwnershipInterestInSubsidiariesSSIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ChangesInOwnershipInterestInSubsidiariesSSIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfEquityIFRSAxis" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfEquityIFRSAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DisposalOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DisposalOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DividendsSSIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DividendsSSIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EffectivePortionOfCashFlowHedgesIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EffectivePortionOfCashFlowHedgesIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EquityIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationOfForeignOperationsIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationOfForeignOperationsIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NonControllingInterestsIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NonControllingInterestsIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfEquityIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfEquityIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherSSIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherSSIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RetainedEarningsIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RetainedEarningsIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ShareBasedPaymentTransactionsSSIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ShareBasedPaymentTransactionsSSIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ShareCapitalIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ShareCapitalIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TotalTransactionsWithOwnersIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TotalTransactionsWithOwnersIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TransferFromOtherComponentsOfEquityToRetainedEarningsSSIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TransferFromOtherComponentsOfEquityToRetainedEarningsSSIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TreasurySharesIFRSMember" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TreasurySharesIFRSMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_PutOptionsGrantedToNoncontrollingInterestsIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_PutOptionsGrantedToNoncontrollingInterestsIFRS" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ShareCapitalIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CapitalSurplusIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TreasurySharesIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfEquityIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RetainedEarningsIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NonControllingInterestsIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfEquityIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ExchangeDifferencesOnTranslationOfForeignOperationsIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfEquityIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EffectivePortionOfCashFlowHedgesIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeIFRSMember" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RemeasurementsOfDefinedBenefitPlansIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComprehensiveIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityIFRSTable" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfEquityIFRSAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfEquityIFRSAxis" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfEquityIFRSAxis" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EquityIFRSMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DisposalOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CancellationOfTreasurySharesSSIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DividendsSSIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ChangesInOwnershipInterestInSubsidiariesSSIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_PutOptionsGrantedToNoncontrollingInterestsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TransferFromOtherComponentsOfEquityToRetainedEarningsSSIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ShareBasedPaymentTransactionsSSIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherSSIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_TransactionsWithOwnersIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TotalTransactionsWithOwnersIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_ConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlowsIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CapitalContributionFromNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CapitalContributionFromNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CollectionOfLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CollectionOfLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlowsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlowsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DecreaseIncreaseInInventoriesOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DecreaseIncreaseInInventoriesOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DecreaseIncreaseInTradeAndOtherReceivablesOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DecreaseIncreaseInTradeAndOtherReceivablesOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DepreciationAndAmortizationOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DepreciationAndAmortizationOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DividendsPaidFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DividendsPaidFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DividendsPaidToNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DividendsPaidToNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DividendsReceivedOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DividendsReceivedOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EffectOfExchangeRateChangesOnCashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EffectOfExchangeRateChangesOnCashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesPaidOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesPaidOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxExpenseOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxExpenseOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IncreaseDecreaseInRetirementBenefitLiabilityOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IncreaseDecreaseInRetirementBenefitLiabilityOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IncreaseDecreaseInTradeAndOtherPayablesOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IncreaseDecreaseInTradeAndOtherPayablesOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InterestPaidOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InterestPaidOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InterestReceivedOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InterestReceivedOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LossGainOnSaleAndRetirementOfFixedAssetsOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LossGainOnSaleAndRetirementOfFixedAssetsOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NetDecreaseIncreaseInShortTermLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NetDecreaseIncreaseInShortTermLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NetIncreaseDecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeEffectOfExchangeRateChangesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NetIncreaseDecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeEffectOfExchangeRateChangesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherChangesInWorkingCapitalOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherChangesInWorkingCapitalOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PaymentsForAcquisitionOfInterestsInSubsidiariesFromNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PaymentsForAcquisitionOfInterestsInSubsidiariesFromNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PaymentsForAcquisitionOfSubsidiariesInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PaymentsForAcquisitionOfSubsidiariesInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PaymentsForLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PaymentsForLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PaymentsForPurchaseOfTreasurySharesFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PaymentsForPurchaseOfTreasurySharesFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromLongTermBorrowingsFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromLongTermBorrowingsFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfInvestmentsInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfInvestmentsInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfSubsidiariesInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfSubsidiariesInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasurySharesFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasurySharesFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfIntangibleAssetsInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfIntangibleAssetsInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfInvestmentsInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfInvestmentsInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentInvCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentInvCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RedemptionOfBondsFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RedemptionOfBondsFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RepaymentsOfLeaseObligationsFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RepaymentsOfLeaseObligationsFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RepaymentsOfLongTermBorrowingsFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RepaymentsOfLongTermBorrowingsFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ShareOfLossProfitOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ShareOfLossProfitOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SubtotalOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SubtotalOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChangesInOtherAssetsAndLiabilitiesOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChangesInOtherAssetsAndLiabilitiesOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_DecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalentsResultingFromExclusionOfSubsidiariesFromConsolidationIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_DecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalentsResultingFromExclusionOfSubsidiariesFromConsolidationIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ImpairmentLossOnFixedAssetsOpeCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ImpairmentLossOnFixedAssetsOpeCFIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_IncreaseDecreaseInShortTermBorrowingsAndCommercialPaperFinCFIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_IncreaseDecreaseInShortTermBorrowingsAndCommercialPaperFinCFIFRS" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_IncreaseDecreaseInShortTermBorrowingsAndCommercialPaperFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromLongTermBorrowingsFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RepaymentsOfLongTermBorrowingsFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RedemptionOfBondsFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RepaymentsOfLeaseObligationsFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PaymentsForAcquisitionOfInterestsInSubsidiariesFromNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CapitalContributionFromNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfTreasurySharesFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PaymentsForPurchaseOfTreasurySharesFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DividendsPaidFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DividendsPaidToNonControllingInterestsFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherFinCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivitiesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfIntangibleAssetsInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NetDecreaseIncreaseInShortTermLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PaymentsForLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CollectionOfLoansReceivableInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PaymentsForAcquisitionOfSubsidiariesInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfSubsidiariesInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PurchaseOfInvestmentsInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProceedsFromSaleOfInvestmentsInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherInvCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivitiesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DepreciationAndAmortizationOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ImpairmentLossOnFixedAssetsOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ShareOfLossProfitOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LossGainOnSaleAndRetirementOfFixedAssetsOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxExpenseOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DecreaseIncreaseInTradeAndOtherReceivablesOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DecreaseIncreaseInInventoriesOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IncreaseDecreaseInTradeAndOtherPayablesOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChangesInOtherAssetsAndLiabilitiesOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IncreaseDecreaseInRetirementBenefitLiabilityOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherChangesInWorkingCapitalOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SubtotalOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="14" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InterestReceivedOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="15" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DividendsReceivedOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="16" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InterestPaidOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="17" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IncomeTaxesPaidOpeCFIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="18" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromOperatingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivitiesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="19" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlowsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ConsolidatedStatementOfCashFlowsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromInvestingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CashFlowsFromFinancingActivitiesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_NetIncreaseDecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalentsBeforeEffectOfExchangeRateChangesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EffectOfExchangeRateChangesOnCashAndCashEquivalentsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_DecreaseInCashAndCashEquivalentsResultingFromExclusionOfSubsidiariesFromConsolidationIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_StatementOfCashFlowsIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-01">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DescriptionOfReportableSegmentsIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DescriptionOfReportableSegmentsIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DescriptionOfReportableSegmentsIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DescriptionOfReportableSegmentsIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DisclosureOfChangesInReportableSegmentsIFRSTextBlock" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DisclosureOfChangesInReportableSegmentsIFRSTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_DescriptionOfReportableSegmentsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DisclosureOfChangesInReportableSegmentsIFRSTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DescriptionOfReportableSegmentsIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_DescriptionOfReportableSegmentsIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DescriptionOfReportableSegmentsIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-02">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ReconcilingItemsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ReconcilingItemsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_TotalOfReportableSegmentsAndOthersMember" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_TotalOfReportableSegmentsAndOthersMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CapitalExpendituresIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CapitalExpendituresIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_GrossProfitIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_GrossProfitIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IntersegmentRevenue2IFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IntersegmentRevenue2IFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RevenueFromExternalCustomers2IFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RevenueFromExternalCustomers2IFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ShareOfProfitLossOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ShareOfProfitLossOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherAssetItemsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherAssetItemsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_TotalOfReportableSegmentsAndOthersMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ReconcilingItemsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalOfReportableSegmentsAndOthersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AutomotiveReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_AerospaceAndTransportationProjectReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InfrastructureAndHealthcareReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_MetalsMineralResourcesAndRecyclingReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ChemicalsReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ConsumerIndustryAndAgricultureBusinessReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_ReportableSegmentsMember" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_RetailAndConsumerServiceReportableSegmentMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_TotalOfReportableSegmentsAndOthersMember" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsNotIncludedInReportableSegmentsAndOtherRevenueGeneratingBusinessActivitiesMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherAssetItemsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherAssetItemsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_OtherAssetItemsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CapitalExpendituresIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RevenueFromExternalCustomers2IFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IntersegmentRevenue2IFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_Revenue2IFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_GrossProfitIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ShareOfProfitLossOfInvestmentsAccountedForUsingEquityMethodIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ProfitLossAttributableToOwnersOfParentIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SegmentInformationIFRSTable" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_OperatingSegmentsAxis" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_EntityTotalMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS-03">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InformationAboutGeographicalAreasIFRSTextBlock" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InformationAboutGeographicalAreasIFRSTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InformationAboutMajorCustomersIFRSTextBlock" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InformationAboutMajorCustomersIFRSTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InformationAboutProductsAndServicesIFRSTextBlock" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InformationAboutProductsAndServicesIFRSTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InformationAboutProductsAndServicesIFRSTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InformationAboutGeographicalAreasIFRSTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InformationAboutMajorCustomersIFRSTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesSegmentInformationConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EntityWideDisclosuresIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesInventoriesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfInventoriesIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfInventoriesIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfInventoriesIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfInventoriesIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_MerchandiseAndFinishedGoodsCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_MerchandiseAndFinishedGoodsCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NotesInventoriesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NotesInventoriesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RawMaterialsAndSuppliesCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RawMaterialsAndSuppliesCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RealEstateForSaleCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RealEstateForSaleCAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InventoriesToBeSoldMoreThanOneYearAfterCAIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InventoriesToBeSoldMoreThanOneYearAfterCAIFRS" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfInventoriesIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesInventoriesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfInventoriesIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfInventoriesIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_MerchandiseAndFinishedGoodsCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RealEstateForSaleCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RawMaterialsAndSuppliesCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InventoriesCAIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InventoriesToBeSoldMoreThanOneYearAfterCAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesInventoriesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfInventoriesIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LandAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LandAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LandAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LandAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LandIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LandIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NotesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NotesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LandAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LandAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_BuildingsAndStructuresIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_MachineryAndVehiclesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ToolsFurnitureAndFixturesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LandIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ConstructionInProgressIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedDepreciationAndImpairmentLossesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesPropertyPlantAndEquipmentConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfPropertyPlantAndEquipmentIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_GoodwillAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_GoodwillAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_GoodwillAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_GoodwillAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_GoodwillIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_GoodwillIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_MiningRightsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_MiningRightsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_MiningRightsAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_MiningRightsAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_MiningRightsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_MiningRightsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NotesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NotesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SoftwareAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SoftwareAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SoftwareAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SoftwareAcquisitionCostIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SoftwareIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SoftwareIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_GoodwillAccumulatedImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SoftwareAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_MiningRightsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_GoodwillAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SoftwareAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_MiningRightsAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_AcquisitionCostComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsAcquisitionCostIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_GoodwillIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SoftwareIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_MiningRightsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_CustomerRelatedAssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherComponentsOfIntangibleAssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_CarryingAmountComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_IntangibleAssetsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_AccumulatedAmortizationAndImpairmentLossesComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfGoodwillAndIntangibleAssetsIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DepreciationAndAmortizationSGAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DepreciationAndAmortizationSGAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_EmployeeBenefitExpensesSGAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_EmployeeBenefitExpensesSGAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NotesSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NotesSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherSGAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherSGAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OutsourcingExpensesSGAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OutsourcingExpensesSGAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_RentExpensesSGAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_RentExpensesSGAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_TravelingAndTransportationExpensesSGAIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_TravelingAndTransportationExpensesSGAIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_EmployeeBenefitExpensesSGAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_TravelingAndTransportationExpensesSGAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_RentExpensesSGAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OutsourcingExpensesSGAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DepreciationAndAmortizationSGAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherSGAIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpigp/rol_NotesFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRS">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSLineItems" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSTable" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DerivativesInterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DerivativesInterestExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtAmortizedCostInterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtAmortizedCostInterestIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossInterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossInterestIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_FinancialLiabilitiesMeasuredAtAmortizedCostInterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_FinancialLiabilitiesMeasuredAtAmortizedCostInterestExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRSAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_LeaseObligationsInterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_LeaseObligationsInterestExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_NotesFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_NotesFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceCostsIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceCostsIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpigp/2023-12-01/jpigp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InterestExpensesConcerningProvisionsInterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InterestExpensesConcerningProvisionsInterestExpensesIFRS" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LeaseReceivablesInterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LeaseReceivablesInterestIncomeIFRS" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSLineItems" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceCostsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceCostsIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DividendIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_OtherFinanceIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinanceIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinancialLiabilitiesMeasuredAtAmortizedCostInterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_LeaseObligationsInterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_DerivativesInterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InterestExpensesConcerningProvisionsInterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InterestExpensesIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtAmortizedCostInterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_FinancialAssetsMeasuredAtFairValueThroughProfitOrLossInterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LeaseReceivablesInterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRSAbstract" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_InterestIncomeIFRS" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpigp_cor_NotesFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsConsolidatedFinancialStatementsIFRSHeading" xlink:to="jpigp_cor_ComponentsOfFinanceIncomeAndFinanceCostsIFRSLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_BalanceSheet">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_AccountsPayableTrade" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_AccountsPayableTrade" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_AccountsReceivableTrade" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_AccountsReceivableTrade" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_AdvancePaymentsTrade" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_AdvancePaymentsTrade" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsCA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsCA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsIOAByGroup" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsIOAByGroup" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_AllowanceForInvestmentLoss" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_AllowanceForInvestmentLoss" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_Assets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_Assets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_AssetsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_AssetsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_BadDebts" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_BadDebts" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetHeading" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetTable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_BondIssuanceCostDA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_BondIssuanceCostDA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_BondsPayable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_BondsPayable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_BuildingsNet" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_BuildingsNet" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CapitalStock" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CapitalStock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplus" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplus" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CashAndDeposits" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CashAndDeposits" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CommercialPapersLiabilities" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CommercialPapersLiabilities" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CurrentAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilities" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilities" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CurrentPortionOfBonds" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CurrentPortionOfBonds" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DeferredAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DeferredAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DeferredAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DeferredAssetsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DeferredGainsOrLossesOnHedges" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DeferredGainsOrLossesOnHedges" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DeferredTaxAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DeferredTaxAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DepositsReceived" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DepositsReceived" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_Goodwill" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_Goodwill" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesPayable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesPayable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssetsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_InvestmentSecurities" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_InvestmentSecurities" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_Land" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_Land" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_LegalCapitalSurplus" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_LegalCapitalSurplus" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_Liabilities" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_Liabilities" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAndNetAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAndNetAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_LongTermLoansPayable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_LongTermLoansPayable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_LongTermLoansReceivable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_LongTermLoansReceivable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_Merchandise" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_Merchandise" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NetAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NetAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NetAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssetsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilities" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilities" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NotesPayableTrade" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NotesPayableTrade" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NotesReceivableTrade" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NotesReceivableTrade" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherCA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherCA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherCapitalSurplus" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherCapitalSurplus" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherCL" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherCL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherIA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherIA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherIOA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherIOA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherNCL" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherNCL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherNetPPE" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherNetPPE" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherRetainedEarningsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherRetainedEarningsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipment" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ProvisionForBonuses" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ProvisionForBonuses" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ProvisionForRetirementBenefits" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ProvisionForRetirementBenefits" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ProvisionForShareBasedRemunerationNCL" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ProvisionForShareBasedRemunerationNCL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RetainedEarnings" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarnings" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsBroughtForward" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsBroughtForward" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquity" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquity" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ShortTermLoansPayable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ShortTermLoansPayable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ShortTermLoansReceivable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ShortTermLoansReceivable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_Software" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_Software" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_StocksOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliates" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_StocksOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliates" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_TreasuryStock" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_TreasuryStock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustments" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustments" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ValuationDifferenceOnAvailableForSaleSecurities" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ValuationDifferenceOnAvailableForSaleSecurities" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InvestmentsInCapitalOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEtc" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InvestmentsInCapitalOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEtc" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProvisionForLossOnGuaranteesNCL" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProvisionForLossOnGuaranteesNCL" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_AssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_AssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_AssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DeferredAssetsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_AssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_Assets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetHeading" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetHeading" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_AssetsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAndNetAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_BalanceSheetTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_LegalCapitalSurplus" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherCapitalSurplus" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplus" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CashAndDeposits" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NotesReceivableTrade" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_AccountsReceivableTrade" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_Merchandise" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_AdvancePaymentsTrade" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ShortTermLoansReceivable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherCA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsCA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CurrentAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NotesPayableTrade" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_AccountsPayableTrade" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ShortTermLoansPayable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CommercialPapersLiabilities" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CurrentPortionOfBonds" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesPayable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DepositsReceived" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ProvisionForBonuses" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherCL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilities" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_DeferredAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_BondIssuanceCostDA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_DeferredAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DeferredAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_Software" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_Goodwill" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherIA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_InvestmentSecurities" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_StocksOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliates" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_InvestmentsInCapitalOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEtc" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_LongTermLoansReceivable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_BadDebts" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DeferredTaxAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherIOA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsIOAByGroup" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_AllowanceForInvestmentLoss" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_InvestmentsAndOtherAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_LiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_Liabilities" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NetAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_IntangibleAssetsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssetsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_BondsPayable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_LongTermLoansPayable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ProvisionForRetirementBenefits" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ProvisionForShareBasedRemunerationNCL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ProvisionForLossOnGuaranteesNCL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherNCL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilitiesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NoncurrentLiabilities" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_BuildingsNet" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_Land" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherNetPPE" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_PropertyPlantAndEquipment" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherRetainedEarningsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_OtherRetainedEarningsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsBroughtForward" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CapitalStock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarnings" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_TreasuryStock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquity" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ValuationDifferenceOnAvailableForSaleSecurities" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DeferredGainsOrLossesOnHedges" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustments" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_StatementOfIncome">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DividendsIncomeNOI" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DividendsIncomeNOI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncome" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncome" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLoss" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLoss" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ForeignExchangeLossesNOE" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ForeignExchangeLossesNOE" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_GainOnSalesOfNoncurrentAssetsEI" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_GainOnSalesOfNoncurrentAssetsEI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_GrossProfit" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_GrossProfit" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ImpairmentLossEL" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ImpairmentLossEL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_IncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_IncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxes" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxes" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesCurrent" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesCurrent" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesDeferred" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesDeferred" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_InterestExpensesNOE" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_InterestExpensesNOE" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_InterestIncomeNOI" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_InterestIncomeNOI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_LossOnSalesAndRetirementOfNoncurrentAssetsEL" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_LossOnSalesAndRetirementOfNoncurrentAssetsEL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_LossOnValuationOfDerivativesNOE" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_LossOnValuationOfDerivativesNOE" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpenses" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpenses" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpensesAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncome" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncome" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncomeAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncomeAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OperatingIncome" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OperatingIncome" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OrdinaryIncome" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OrdinaryIncome" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherNOE" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherNOE" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherNOI" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherNOI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ProfitLoss" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ProfitLoss" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_Revenue" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_Revenue" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpenses" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpenses" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeHeading" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeTable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_CostOfRevenue" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_CostOfRevenue" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnReversalOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsEI" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnReversalOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsEI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEI" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesStocksEtcEI" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesStocksEtcEI" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossAndProvisionForLossOnDissolutionOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEL" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossAndProvisionForLossOnDissolutionOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnValuationOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnValuationOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_GainOnSalesOfNoncurrentAssetsEI" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesStocksEtcEI" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEI" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_GainOnReversalOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsEI" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncome" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_LossOnSalesAndRetirementOfNoncurrentAssetsEL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ImpairmentLossEL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossAndProvisionForLossOnDissolutionOfSubsidiariesAndAffiliatesEL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnSalesOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_LossOnValuationOfInvestmentSecuritiesAndOthersEL" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLoss" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_InterestExpensesNOE" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_LossOnValuationOfDerivativesNOE" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ForeignExchangeLossesNOE" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherNOE" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpenses" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncomeAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_InterestIncomeNOI" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DividendsIncomeNOI" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherNOI" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncomeAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingIncome" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeHeading" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeHeading" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_Revenue" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_CostOfRevenue" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_GrossProfit" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpenses" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OperatingIncome" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonOperatingExpensesAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OrdinaryIncome" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryIncomeAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ExtraordinaryLossAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_IncomeBeforeIncomeTaxes" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesCurrent" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxesDeferred" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_IncomeTaxes" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="14" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ProfitLoss" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="15" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfIncomeTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jppfs/rol_StatementOfChangesInEquity">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CapitalStockMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CapitalStockMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ComponentsOfEquityAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ComponentsOfEquityAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DeferredGainsOrLossesOnHedgesMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DeferredGainsOrLossesOnHedgesMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DisposalOfTreasuryStock" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DisposalOfTreasuryStock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DividendsFromSurplus" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DividendsFromSurplus" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_LegalCapitalSurplusMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_LegalCapitalSurplusMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NetAssets" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NetAssets" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NetAssetsMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NetAssetsMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsMember_2" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NetChangesOfItemsOtherThanShareholdersEquity" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NetChangesOfItemsOtherThanShareholdersEquity" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherCapitalSurplusMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherCapitalSurplusMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_OtherRetainedEarningsMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_OtherRetainedEarningsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ProfitLoss" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ProfitLoss" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_PurchaseOfTreasuryStock" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_PurchaseOfTreasuryStock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsBroughtForwardMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsBroughtForwardMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RetirementOfTreasuryStock" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RetirementOfTreasuryStock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityHeading" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityLineItems" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityTable" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_TotalChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriod" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_TotalChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriod" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_TreasuryStockMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_TreasuryStockMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ValuationDifferenceOnAvailableForSaleSecuritiesMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ValuationDifferenceOnAvailableForSaleSecuritiesMember" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_LegalCapitalSurplusMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherCapitalSurplusMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DividendsFromSurplus" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ProfitLoss" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_PurchaseOfTreasuryStock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DisposalOfTreasuryStock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RetirementOfTreasuryStock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NetChangesOfItemsOtherThanShareholdersEquity" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_TotalChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriod" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ComponentsOfEquityAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsMember_2" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-default" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ComponentsOfEquityAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_NetAssetsMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_OtherRetainedEarningsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" xbrldt:usable="false" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_OtherRetainedEarningsMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsBroughtForwardMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CapitalStockMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CapitalSurplusMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RetainedEarningsMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ShareholdersEquityMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_TreasuryStockMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityHeading" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityHeading" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NetAssets" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityLineItems" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ChangesOfItemsDuringThePeriodAbstract" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_StatementOfChangesInEquityTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ComponentsOfEquityAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ValuationDifferenceOnAvailableForSaleSecuritiesMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ValuationAndTranslationAdjustmentsMember" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DeferredGainsOrLossesOnHedgesMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_NotesBalanceSheet">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingAssetsAndLiabilitiesIncurredFromTransactionsWithAffiliatedEntitiesTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingAssetsAndLiabilitiesIncurredFromTransactionsWithAffiliatedEntitiesTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingGuaranteeObligationsTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingGuaranteeObligationsTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingPledgedAssetsTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingPledgedAssetsTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingPromissoryNotesDueOnBalanceSheetDateTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingPromissoryNotesDueOnBalanceSheetDateTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingTradeNotesReceivableDiscountedOrTransferredByEndorsementTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingTradeNotesReceivableDiscountedOrTransferredByEndorsementTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ExportingTradeNotesReceivableDiscounted" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ExportingTradeNotesReceivableDiscounted" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ExportingTradeNotesReceivableDiscountedToSubsidiariesAndAssociates" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ExportingTradeNotesReceivableDiscountedToSubsidiariesAndAssociates" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="jpcrp030000-asr-001_E02958-000_2024-03-31_01_2024-06-18.xsd#jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_NotesRegardingBadDebtsTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_NotesRegardingBadDebtsTextBlock" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingPledgedAssetsTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_NotesRegardingBadDebtsTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingAssetsAndLiabilitiesIncurredFromTransactionsWithAffiliatedEntitiesTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingGuaranteeObligationsTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingTradeNotesReceivableDiscountedOrTransferredByEndorsementTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingPromissoryNotesDueOnBalanceSheetDateTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesBalanceSheetTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingTradeNotesReceivableDiscountedOrTransferredByEndorsementTextBlock" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ExportingTradeNotesReceivableDiscounted" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingTradeNotesReceivableDiscountedOrTransferredByEndorsementTextBlock" xlink:to="jpcrp030000-asr_E02958-000_ExportingTradeNotesReceivableDiscountedToSubsidiariesAndAssociates" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
  <link:definitionLink xlink:type="extended" xlink:role="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/role/jpcrp/rol_NotesStatementOfIncome">
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingTransactionsWithAffiliatedEntitiesTextBlock" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingTransactionsWithAffiliatedEntitiesTextBlock" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeHeading" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeHeading" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeLineItems" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jpcrp/2023-12-01/jpcrp_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeTable" xlink:label="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeTable" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_AmortizationOfGoodwillSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_AmortizationOfGoodwillSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_BusinessConsignmentExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_BusinessConsignmentExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CommissionFeeSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CommissionFeeSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_CommunicationExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_CommunicationExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DepreciationSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DepreciationSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_DirectorsCompensationsSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_DirectorsCompensationsSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_EmployeesBonusesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_EmployeesBonusesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_EmployeesSalariesAndAllowancesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_EmployeesSalariesAndAllowancesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_EntertainmentExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_EntertainmentExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_HeatingAndLightingExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_HeatingAndLightingExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_MiscellaneousExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_MiscellaneousExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ProvisionForBonusesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ProvisionForBonusesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_ProvisionOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_ProvisionOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RentExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RentExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RepairExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RepairExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RetirementBenefitExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RetirementBenefitExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_RetirementPaymentsSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_RetirementPaymentsSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpenses" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpenses" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_SuppliesExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_SuppliesExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_TaxesAndDuesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_TaxesAndDuesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_TravelingAndTransportationExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_TravelingAndTransportationExpensesSGA" />
    <link:loc xlink:type="locator" xlink:href="http://disclosure.edinet-fsa.go.jp/taxonomy/jppfs/2023-12-01/jppfs_cor_2023-12-01.xsd#jppfs_cor_WelfareExpensesSGA" xlink:label="jppfs_cor_WelfareExpensesSGA" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DirectorsCompensationsSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_EmployeesSalariesAndAllowancesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_EmployeesBonusesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="3" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ProvisionForBonusesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="4" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RetirementPaymentsSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="5" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RetirementBenefitExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="6" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_WelfareExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="7" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_TravelingAndTransportationExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="8" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CommunicationExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="9" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_EntertainmentExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="10" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_SuppliesExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="11" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_HeatingAndLightingExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="12" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_TaxesAndDuesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="13" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RentExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="14" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_DepreciationSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="15" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_AmortizationOfGoodwillSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="16" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_RepairExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="17" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_CommissionFeeSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="18" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_BusinessConsignmentExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="19" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ProvisionOfAllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="20" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_MiscellaneousExpensesSGA" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="21" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_MajorComponentsOfSellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpensesTextBlock" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpenses" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="22" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeTable" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/all" xbrldt:contextElement="scenario" xbrldt:closed="true" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeHeading" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeLineItems" xlink:to="jpcrp_cor_NotesRegardingTransactionsWithAffiliatedEntitiesTextBlock" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/domain-member" order="2" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jpcrp_cor_NotesStatementOfIncomeTable" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/hypercube-dimension" order="1" />
    <link:definitionArc xlink:type="arc" xlink:from="jppfs_cor_ConsolidatedOrNonConsolidatedAxis" xlink:to="jppfs_cor_NonConsolidatedMember" xlink:arcrole="http://xbrl.org/int/dim/arcrole/dimension-domain" order="1" />
  </link:definitionLink>
</link:linkbase>