Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2011

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

25. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Valuation and qualifying accounts deducted from assets to which they apply:

							Thousands of
	Millions of yen						U.S. dollars
Allowance for doubtful receivables	2011		2010		2009		2011
Balance at beginning of fiscal period	¥	14,941	¥	15,330	¥	11,470	$	180,012
Additions
Charged to costs and expenses		5,307		7,457		7,091		63,940
Charged to other accounts		1,068		957		23		12,867
Deductions		5,523		8,803		3,254		66,542
Balance at end of fiscal period	¥	15,793	¥	14,941	¥	15,330	$	190,277

Deductions were principally collectible or uncollectible accounts and notes charged to the allowance.

							Thousands of
	Millions of yen						U.S. dollars
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	2011		2010		2009		2011
Balance at beginning of fiscal period	¥	49,081	¥	31,420	¥	22,435	$	591,337
Additions
Charged to costs and expenses		7,596		21,784		19,784		91,518
Charged to other accounts		—		8		587		—
Deductions		19,987		4,131		11,386		240,807
Balance at end of fiscal period	¥	36,690	¥	49,081	¥	31,420	$	442,048

Deductions were principally realization or expiration of net operating loss carryforwards.