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Financing (Long-Term Debt Repayments) (Narrative) (Details) ¥ in Billions | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 02, 2021 JPY (¥)
Senior notes | 0.352% senior unsecured notes due 2021 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |
Repayments of debt | ¥ 30.0

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