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Japan
The .jp TLD is the country-code domain for Japan, assigned in 1986 and managed by Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. It is widely used by Japanese businesses, government entities, educational institutions, and individuals with a permanent address in Japan. .jp domains support both ASCII and Japanese characters, making them accessible to native speakers and optimized for local audiences.
Registration requires a permanent postal address in Japan. Only individuals, organizations, or corporations with a physical presence in Japan are eligible.
The .jp extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd.. .jp was introduced in 1986.
Registration pricing for .jp is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .jp domain was delegated on August 5, 1986, by Dr. Jon Postel of IANA to Jun Murai of JUNET, Japan’s pioneering academic network. Originally managed by JUNET’s administrative group, it transitioned to JPNIC in 1993 and was fully taken over by Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. (JPRS) on June 30, 2003. JPRS now handles all registry operations, including policy development and technical infrastructure.
The .jp TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .jp TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
A permanent postal address in Japan is required. Registrants must be individuals, organizations, or corporations legally based in Japan. Verification of address is mandatory during registration.
The .jp TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.