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Getting a .jp Domain – How and Why to Do It
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.co.jp
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$69.99
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.akita.jp
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$19.99
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.gr.jp
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$44.99
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.kyoto.jp
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$19.99
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.ne.jp
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$44.99
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.osaka.jp
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$19.99
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.saga.jp
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$19.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to register a .JP domain?
Registering a .JP domain usually takes about 1 days.
What is a .JP domain?
A .JP domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Japan, ideal for businesses and individuals targeting the local market.
Do you offer a Local Presence Service for .JP domains?
Yes, we offer a Local Presence Service (also known as a Trustee Service) for .JP domains, allowing you to meet local registration requirements even if you do not have a local presence.
Are there special requirements for registering .JP domains?
Yes. The requirements are: .JP, .TOKYO.JP, .KYOTO.JP, .OSAKA.JP, .AKITA.JP and .SAGA.JP:
Open to individuals and companies from any country. The registry only requires the domain owner to have a postal address in Japan; if you do not have one, we provide it through our Trustee Service (see below).
.CO.JP:
Reserved for companies registered in Japan, including foreign companies registered there as a "Gaikoku Kaisha". The registry requires a copy of the company's certificate of registered matters (toukibotouhon), which must be current, and each company registered in Japan may hold only one .CO.JP domain. If your company is not registered in Japan, you can still register a .CO.JP domain through our Trustee Service (see below).
.NE.JP and .GR.JP:
.NE.JP is reserved for organisations that provide network services in Japan, and .GR.JP for groups of two or more people or companies based in Japan.
Trustee Service:
If the owner you choose does not have an address in Japan, our Trustee Service provides the address the registry requires, for an additional annual fee. You keep full control of your domain: DNS, website and email.
.CO.JP is the exception, because the Japanese registry does not accept a foreign company as the owner: a .CO.JP domain registered through our Trustee Service can only redirect to a web address you choose — it cannot use your own name servers, website or email.
Note:
.CO.JP domains take about one week to be activated..
Open to individuals and companies from any country. The registry only requires the domain owner to have a postal address in Japan; if you do not have one, we provide it through our Trustee Service (see below).
.CO.JP:
Reserved for companies registered in Japan, including foreign companies registered there as a "Gaikoku Kaisha". The registry requires a copy of the company's certificate of registered matters (toukibotouhon), which must be current, and each company registered in Japan may hold only one .CO.JP domain. If your company is not registered in Japan, you can still register a .CO.JP domain through our Trustee Service (see below).
.NE.JP and .GR.JP:
.NE.JP is reserved for organisations that provide network services in Japan, and .GR.JP for groups of two or more people or companies based in Japan.
Trustee Service:
If the owner you choose does not have an address in Japan, our Trustee Service provides the address the registry requires, for an additional annual fee. You keep full control of your domain: DNS, website and email.
.CO.JP is the exception, because the Japanese registry does not accept a foreign company as the owner: a .CO.JP domain registered through our Trustee Service can only redirect to a web address you choose — it cannot use your own name servers, website or email.
Note:
.CO.JP domains take about one week to be activated..
Do you provide a WHOIS server for .JP domains?
Yes, visit our .JP WHOIS Server.
What is the registration period range for .JP domains?
You can register .JP domains for a minimum of 1 year(s) and a maximum of 5 years.
What is the character length limit for .JP domains?
.JP domains can have between 3 and 63 characters.
Which domain extensions are available in Japan?
Available extensions in Japan are: .jp, .co.jp, .gr.jp, .ne.jp, .or.jp, .saga.jp, .akita.jp, .kyoto.jp, .osaka.jp, .tokyo.jp.
Do you offer DNS management for .JP domains?
Yes, we offer free DNS management, enabling you to create and manage DNS records.
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