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Fair value measurements - Geographic Allocations of Nomura's Trading Assets Related to Government, State, Municipal, and Government Agency Securities (Parenthetical) (Detail) (JPY ¥)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2012
Fair value, concentration of credit risk [Line items]    
Non-trading debt securities ¥ 920,611 ¥ 862,758
Government, agency and municipal securities [Member]
   
Fair value, concentration of credit risk [Line items]    
Non-trading debt securities ¥ 715,000 ¥ 640,000