Employee benefit plans - Amounts in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Pre-Tax, Expected to be Recognized as Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost Over Next Fiscal Year (Detail) ¥ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2016 JPY (¥)
Employee benefit plans
Net actuarial loss	¥ 2,848
Net prior service cost	(1,148)
Total	¥ 1,700

Amount included in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost for the fiscal year that follows the most recent annual statement of financial position, including gain (loss), prior service cost (credit), and transition asset (obligation).

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