.sakura Brand TLD
The .sakura TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by SAKURA Internet Inc., a leading Japanese IT and data center services provider. It was created to strengthen brand control, improve online security, and streamline internal digital services under a single, trusted namespace.
Restricted to SAKURA Internet Inc. and its internal systems; not available for public registration.
.sakura Domain Overview
The .sakura extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by SAKURA Internet Inc.. .sakura was introduced in 2015. There are currently 5 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 40.0%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .sakura is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .sakura?
The .sakura domain was delegated to SAKURA Internet Inc. on July 2, 2015, under ICANN’s new gTLD program. SAKURA Internet, established in 1999 and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, proposed the TLD to consolidate its brand identity across thousands of internal services. The domain supports internal use cases such as rental servers, R&D projects, and infrastructure services under subdomains like rentalservername.sakura.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .sakura are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .sakura Used For?
The .sakura TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Internal corporate services
Data center infrastructure
R&D project portals
Brand protection
Service consolidation
How Many .sakura Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
5
DNSSEC Adoption
40.0%
How Does .sakura Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .sakura |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 5 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 40.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | SAKURA Internet Inc. |
| Introduced | 2015-07-02 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to SAKURA Internet Inc. and its internal systems; not available for public registration. |
How Available Are .sakura Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .sakura domains by character length. Currently 2 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
2
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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Eligibility
Not available for public use; reserved exclusively for SAKURA Internet Inc. and authorized internal systems.
Restricted TLD
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by SAKURA Internet Inc.. It is not available for public registration.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .sakura domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .sakura Data Compiled?
DNS Checker maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.
Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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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.