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.ryukyu is a top-level domain created to represent the Ryukyu Islands, a chain of islands in southwestern Japan, including Okinawa. Though initially proposed as a geographic TLD with local cultural and economic intent, ICANN classified it as a generic TLD because the term 'Ryukyu' does not meet its strict geographic boundary criteria. The domain is open to global registration and aims to support Okinawa’s digital presence, tourism, and cultural identity.
Open for registration by anyone worldwide; no geographic or residency requirements
Registration pricing for .ryukyu is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
.ryukyu was applied for by BusinessRalliart, Inc., with backing from Okinawan businesses including a rental car service and restaurant chain. Though the application sought to represent the Ryukyu Islands as a cultural region, ICANN's Geographic Names Panel declined to classify it as a true geographic TLD due to definitional criteria. The domain was delegated to the root zone on March 31, 2014, and later re-delegated to BRregistry, Inc. in June 2016. Technical operations are managed by GMO Registry, Inc., which also runs other Japanese-relevant TLDs like .okinawa.
The .ryukyu TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .ryukyu TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
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No restrictions — open to individuals and organizations worldwide
The .ryukyu TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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