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Inventories
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Inventories [Abstract]  
Inventories Inventories
JPY (millions)
As of March 31
20252026
Finished products and merchandise¥323,513 ¥426,933 
Work-in-process552,200 641,002 
Raw materials and supplies341,636 328,685 
Total¥1,217,349 ¥1,396,620 
The amount of inventory write-downs recognized was JPY 26,335 million, JPY 40,203 million, and JPY 49,588 million for the years ended March 31, 2024, 2025 and 2026 respectively, and was included in cost of sales.