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Amount of gain (loss) from the increase (decrease) in fair value of derivative and nonderivative instruments designated as fair value hedging instruments recognized in the income statement.

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Nominal or face amount used to calculate payments on the derivative liability.

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Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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The cash inflow for a financial contract that meets the hedge criteria as either a cash flow hedge, fair value hedge, or hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation.

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Financial Instruments Narrative (Details) ¥ in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2026 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2025 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2026 JPY (¥)
Derivative [Line Items]
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Fair Value Hedging Instruments	$ 0	$ 0
September 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Proceeds from Hedge, Investing Activities	3
September 2025
Derivative [Line Items]
Proceeds from Hedge, Investing Activities	6
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Fair Value Hedging \| Interest Rate Swap
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional Amount	200	$ 300
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging \| Currency Swap [Member] \| September 2023
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivatives, Hedge Discontinuances, Termination of Hedging Instrument, Notional Amount	120		¥ 18,000
Designated as Hedging Instrument \| Net Investment Hedging \| Currency Swap [Member] \| September 2027
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount	$ 120		¥ 18,000