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Questions about .JP domain names (F.A.Q.)
Q1. What are JP domain names?
Q2. What can a .JP domain do for me?
Q3. What is the difference between .JP, .NE.JP, .CO.JP and IDN .JP Domains?
Q4. Who can register Japan domains?
Q5. How many domains can I register?
Q6. Do I have to be a company to register?
Q7. Can I register in Japanese characters?
Q8. Do you help customers drop-catch expiring domains?
Q9. Do I have to host my JP domain within Japan or can I host this anywhere?
Q10. Can I register .CO.JP domains?
Q11. Can I register .NE.JP domains?
Q12. My domain expired. Can I still renew the domain?
Q1. What are .JP domain names?
Co.jp domains are domains which are restricted to Japanese companies. Only one .CO.JP domain can be registered per company and in order to register a .co.jp domain, you will need to fax us a copy of your toukibotouhon; issued from the Japanese government. The approval process for the .co.jp domain is generally 1 week. (Please see Q9 for .co.jp domain registrations. )
.jp domains are domains which are unrestricted and both companies and individuals can register them. Although this domain still requires Japan presence, we will be happy to assist you with the domain registration.
JP-Domains.com, specializes only in .jp domains and we will be happy to assist you with local presence to those who require, at no extra cost.
.JP domains can be registered in English ASCII characters or Japanese alphabets/kanji characters.
Q2. What can a .JP domain do for me?
JP domains are useful for customers who want to protect their trademark or are planning to enter the Japanese market. By creating a Japanese website, you can also increase the number of visitors to your website and generate more qualified leads.
Q3. What is the difference between .JP, .NE.JP, .CO.JP and IDN Domains?
| .JP | .NE.JP(new!) | .CO.JP | IDN .JP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| who can register? | anyone | anyone | Japanese companies only | anyone |
| number of registrations possible | unlimited | unlimited | only 1 per Japanese company | unlimited |
| restrictions | We will assist you with local presence. | We will assist you with local presence. | only 1 per Japanese company | We will assist you with local presence. |
| usage | individuals and/or companies | individuals and/or companies | companies registered in Japan only | individuals and/or companies |
| documentation | none | none | toukibotouhon | none |
| country | all; We will assist you with local presence. | all; We will assist you with local presence. | Japan only | all; We will assist you with local presence. |
| character type | ASCII only | ASCII only | ASCII only | ASCII and Japanese characters, must contain at least one Japanese character |
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding the different domain types. Click Here for Contact Us page.
Q4. Who can register Japan Domains?
We will be happy to assist you to with the local presence required to register a JP domain.
We have customers from all around the world including Japan, United States, Germany, Israel, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, Phillipines, Malaysia, Singapore, Austria, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Netherlands, Turkey, Vietnam, Korea, Poland, Chile, Argentina, Italy, Finland, Russian Federation, Greece etc...
Q5. How many domains can I register?
You can register as many .JP domains as you wish.
Q6. Do I have to be a company to register?
No. Companies and Individuals both can purchase a .JP domain name. However, for .CO.JP domains, you will require a Japanese company or Japanese branch company and provide us with a document issued from the Japanese government known as the toukibotouhon.
Q7. Can I register in Japanese characters?
Yes. Registration applications are accepted in the "Shift-JIS" Japanese encoding format. This is known as IDN domains.
Q8. Do you help customers drop-catch expiring domains?
Yes, we assist customers in drop-catching .JP IDN domains. Currently, we accept drop-catching domains on a first-come-first-serve basis. The price for drop-catching IDN domains is $30 per domain which entitles you to a one year registration. Please contact us for full details on our drop-catching services.
Q9. Are there restrictions on hosting .JP domains?
JP domains can be hosted anywhere in the world.
Q10. Can I register .CO.JP domains?
Yes, we can register .co.jp domains, however, these domains are highly restricted and you will require a Japanese Business License in Japan. If you have a Japanese business license, please contact support and we will be happy to assist you.
Starting February 2010, we have started the .CO.JP Domain Protection Service for non-Japanese companies. This is available only to those companies which own the trademark in their home countries and plan to open a company or branch office in Japan within the next 5-10 years. Please feel to contact us with further details.
Q11. Can I register .NE.JP domains?
Yes, we can register .ne.jp domains. You do not require residence in Japan or a company in Japan. Please contact us for details.
Q12. My domain expired. Can I still renew the domain?
According to the JPRS rules, you may still renew your domain until the 20th of the following month Japan time. However, unfortunately the JPRS charges a $25 extra fee to renew domains in Suspended Mode. If you wish to renew your domain, please click on "Expired Domains" in the control panel. If you experience problems, please inform us immediately; as after the 20th of the following month, it is impossible to renew the domain.
For .CO.JP and .NE.JP domains, the process is different. Please contact us immediately if you require assistance.
