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.JP Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Japan, primarily used by Japanese websites and organizations.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. (JPRS)
WHOIS Server: whois.jprs.jp
Introduced: 1986

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a Japanese address or be a corporation registered in Japan.
Average Pricing: Prices vary widely depending on the specific second-level domain and registrar, ranging from ¥3,000 to ¥10,000 per year.
RDAP Server: https://rdap.jprs.jp/

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General Availability:1986-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a Japanese address or be a corporation registered in Japan.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Japan in the DNS. It's used by Japanese entities and individuals.

The .JP domain was one of the first ccTLDs to be established.It supports Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) allowing domain names in Japanese characters.

google.co.jp
yahoo.co.jp
rakuten.co.jp

GMO Internet, Inc.
Onamae.com
Value-Domain
Sakura Internet
GoDaddy
Network Solutions
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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Japan, primarily used by Japanese websites and organizations. The .JP TLD is managed by Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. (JPRS) and was introduced in 1986.

Registration for .JP domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a Japanese address or be a corporation registered in Japan.

The average pricing for a .JP domain is Prices vary widely depending on the specific second-level domain and registrar, ranging from ¥3,000 to ¥10,000 per year.. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .JP domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.jprs.jp. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.jprs.jp/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .JP domains include: GMO Internet, Inc., Onamae.com, Value-Domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .JP provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.