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Getting a .jp Domain – How and Why to Do It
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.akita.jp
$29.99
$49.99
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.co.jp
$69.99
$89.99
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.gr.jp
$69.99
$89.99
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.jp
$29.99
$49.99
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.kyoto.jp
$29.99
$49.99
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.ne.jp
$69.99
$89.99
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.osaka.jp
$29.99
$49.99
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.saga.jp
$29.99
$49.99
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.tokyo.jp
$29.99
$49.99
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.jp” extensions is 1 year.
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “JPRS.JP”
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
Yes, we offer trustee for “.jp” “.co.jp” “.ne.jp" and “.gr.jp
Is there an official whois server for .JP domains?
Yes, it is whois.jprs.jp
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd.
Chiyoda First Bldg. East 13F,
3-8-1 Nishi-Kanda
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-0065
Japan
Administrative Contact
Koki Higashida
Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd.
Chiyoda First Bldg. East 13F,
3-8-1 Nishi-Kanda
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-0065
Japan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +81 3 5215 8451
Fax: +81 3 5215 8452
Technical Contact
Susumu Sano
Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd.
Chiyoda First Bldg. East 13F,
3-8-1 Nishi-Kanda
Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-0065
Japan
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +81 3 5215 8480
Fax: +81 3 5215 8452
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
For domains containing Kanji, Hiragana, and/or Katakana the minimum is 1 and the maximum is 15
For ASCII JP domains the minimum is 3 and the maximum is 63
Does this extension support third level domains?
Yes, it does support third level extension, you can register domains with “.co.jp” “.ne.jp" and “.gr.jp
Does .JP support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
Yes, it supports Kanji, Hiragana and Katakana
What is the range of characters that the .JP extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and the hyphen “-“. However, it is not possible to register domains that begin or end with a hyphen “-“
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .JP domain?
.JP, .NE.JP or .GR.JP:
To secure in these extensions, the domain owner must have a contact address and telephone from Japan.
.CO.JP:
To secure in these extension, the domain owner must be a company incorporated in Japan (each company can request a single domain).
If you do not meet this requirement, we can register the domain in the name of our local representatives and then make it available to you. This option has an additional cost (Trustee Service).
Note:
If you request Trustee Service, you won’t be able to change the DNS from the one provided by register.domains, but the domain can be redirected to a specific address if needed.
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