Commitments and Contingencies (Details) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2012 JPY (¥)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Aggregate amount additional assessments	$ 46.7	¥ 4,000.0

The aggregate amount of assessments and disputed duties, net of any recovery of consumption taxes.

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