Severance Indemnities and Pension Plans (Summary for Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets) (Detail) - JPY (¥)
¥ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Domestic, Japan | Pension benefits and SIPs    
Defined benefit plan, pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:    
Projected benefit obligations ¥ 25,327 ¥ 24,527
Accumulated benefit obligations 25,327 24,527
Fair value of plan assets 7,223 6,738
Foreign offices and subsidiaries | Pension benefits and other benefits    
Defined benefit plan, pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets:    
Projected benefit obligations 87,876 92,527
Accumulated benefit obligations 67,612 68,720
Fair value of plan assets ¥ 20,139 ¥ 21,532