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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions, ¥ in Billions | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025 JPY (¥) | Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)
Information Technology and Data Services Company Application Maintenance and Development Services Second Agreement |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Outsourcing agreement, remaining term | 3 years | 3 years
Outsourcing agreement, aggregate remaining cost | ¥ 10.1 | $ 68
Information Technology and Data Services Company Application Maintenance and Development Services First Agreement |  |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items] |  |
Outsourcing agreement, remaining term | 3 years | 3 years
Outsourcing agreement, aggregate remaining cost | ¥ 8.6 | $ 58

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