Question 1

Q1. What are .JP domain names?

Accepted Answer

Co.jp domains are restricted to Japanese companies. Only one .CO.JP domain can be registered per company, and to register a .CO.JP domain, you will need to fax us a copy of your toukibotouhon (corporate registration certificate) issued by the Japanese government. The registration process generally takes 1?3 hours. .JP domains are unrestricted and can be registered by both companies and individuals. Although Japan presence is required, we can assist you with local presence at no extra cost. .JP domains can be registered in English ASCII characters or Japanese alphabets/kanji characters.

Question 2

Q2. What can a .JP domain do for me?

Accepted Answer

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 increase website visitors and generate more qualified leads.

Question 3

Q3. What is the difference between .JP, .NE.JP, .GR.JP, .CO.JP and IDN Domains?

Accepted Answer

.JP can be registered by anyone without restriction. .NE.JP and .GR.JP are intended for networks and groups or organizations, respectively. .CO.JP domains are for Japanese companies only (one per company). IDN .JP domains allow Japanese characters. We can assist with local presence for all domain types.

Question 4

Q4. Who can register Japan Domains?

Accepted Answer

We assist global customers with local presence requirements. Our clients come from countries such as Japan, the United States, Germany, Israel, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, India, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Austria, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, the Netherlands, Turkey, Vietnam, Korea, Poland, Chile, Argentina, Italy, Finland, Russia, and Greece.

Question 5

Q5. How many domains can I register?

Accepted Answer

You can register as many .JP domains as you wish.

Question 6

Q6. Do I have to be a company to register?

Accepted Answer

No. Both companies and individuals can purchase a .JP domain name. However, for .CO.JP domains, a Japanese company or branch office and a toukibotouhon document are required.

Question 7

Q7. Can I register in Japanese characters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Registration applications are accepted in the \"JIS\" Japanese encoding format. This is known as IDN domains.

Question 8

Q8. Do you help customers drop-catch expiring domains?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we assist customers in drop-catching .JP IDN domains. Currently, we accept requests on a first-come, first-served basis. We have three plans that include one year of registration. Please see our drop-catching services page for details: http://www.jp-domains.com/services/drop_catch_services.php

Question 9

Q9. Are there restrictions on hosting .JP domains?

Accepted Answer

.JP domains can be hosted anywhere in the world. If you have a hosting provider or a server, please update the nameservers or DNS records in our control panel. DNS changes usually propagate within 30?60 minutes but may take up to 24 hours depending on region and DNS cache. For instructions, please view our Control Panel FAQ (login required).

Question 10

Q10. Do you provide web-hosting services?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we provide reliable, high-speed hosting within Japan with English and Japanese support. For more information, please visit http://www.jp-domains.com/services/hosting_in_japan.php

Question 11

Q11. Can I register .CO.JP domains?

Accepted Answer

Option 2: If you plan to establish a company in Japan within 6 months, you may use our 6-month protection service. You must submit your toukibotouhon within that period. Option 3: If you do not plan to set up a company, we offer a .CO.JP protection service. For more information, visit http://www.jp-domains.com/info/cojp_domains.php#option3.

Question 12

Q12. What are .NE.JP domains? Can I register them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can register .NE.JP domains. These are the Japanese equivalent of .NET domains. Residence or a Japanese company is not required. For examples, search Google for .NE.JP domains.

Question 13

Q13. What are .GR.JP domains? Can I register them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can register .GR.JP domains. These are group or organization domains widely used by institutions. Residence or a Japanese company is not required. For examples, search Google for .GR.JP domains.

Question 14

Q14. What are local presence requirements for .NE.JP and .GR.JP domains?

Accepted Answer

To register .NE.JP and .GR.JP domains, local presence is required. We provide JPRS documentation known as inkanshoumeisho at no extra cost. .NE.JP requires one certificate from one individual; .GR.JP requires two from either individuals or companies. If transferring out, the registrant must provide these documents and pay a $40 JPRS fee to update WHOIS records before transfer. Once transferred, registrant details cannot be removed, so updates must be completed before transfer.

Question 15

Q15. My domain expired. Can I still renew the domain?

Accepted Answer

According to JPRS rules, you may renew your domain until the 20th of the following month (Japan time). However, JPRS charges a $25 extra fee to renew suspended domains. To renew, click ?gExpired Domains?h in the control panel. After the 20th, renewal is no longer possible. For .CO.JP and .NE.JP domains, procedures differ?please contact us for assistance.

Japan Domains	Price (USD)
.JP	49 35 1st yr
IDN .JP	19
.NE.JP	60
.GR.JP	60

.CO.JP (regular, option 1 & 2)	79 59 1st yr
.CO.JP (trademark protection, option 3)	299

.tokyo	15
.asia	21

Generic Domains	Price (USD)
.com	15
.net	17
.org	15
.info	22
.biz	20

New Domains	Price (USD)
academy	39
agency	28
app	21
associates	37
audio	173
bar	87
bargains	34
bike	37
blackfriday	173
boutique	37
builders	37
cab	34
camera	59
camp	59
capital	59
cards	37
care	37
careers	59
cash	37
catering	37
center	24
cheap	34
christmas	87
church	39
city	22
cleaning	59
click	13
clinic	59
clothing	37
club	18
codes	59
coffee	37
community	37
company	22
computer	37
condos	58
construction	37
contractors	37
cool	37
cruises	58
dating	59
deals	37
dental	61
diamonds	59
digital	39
direct	37
directory	24
discount	34
domains	37
education	28
email	28
engineering	59
enterprises	37
equipment	25
estate	37
events	37
exchange	37
expert	59
exposed	22
fail	34
farm	37
financial	56
fish	39
fitness	34
flights	59
florist	34
foundation	34
fund	59
furniture	59
gallery	22
gift	23
glass	59
graphics	22
gripe	34
guide	37
guitars	173
guru	39
hiphop	173
holdings	65
host	110
hosting	516
house	37
industries	37
ink	36
institute	25
international	28
investments	114
juegos	516
kitchen	59
land	37
lease	58
life	37
lighting	24
limited	37
limo	59
link	13
maison	59
management	25
marketing	37
media	41
partners	59
parts	37
photo	37
photography	27
photos	24
pics	36
pictures	11
plumbing	59
press	84
productions	37
properties	37
property	173
recipes	59
reisen	22
rentals	37
repair	37
report	24
rest	43
restaurant	59
schule	22
services	37
sexy	3718
shoes	59
singles	34
solar	59
solutions	28
space	35
supplies	22
supply	24
support	28
surgery	55
systems	28
tattoo	53
tax	59
tech	65
technology	28
tienda	59
tips	28
today	28
tools	37
top	19
town	37
toys	59
training	37
university	59
vacations	37
ventures	59
viajes	58
villas	59
vision	37
voyage	59
watch	37
website	24
wiki	33
works	37
wtf	37
xyz	15
zone	37

	.JP	.NE.JP / .GR.JP	.CO.JP	IDN .JP
可注册对象	任何人	任何人	仅限日本注册公司	任何人
可注册数量	不限	不限	每家公司仅限一个	不限
限制条件	我们可协助您提供日本在地地址	我们可协助您提供日本在地地址详见下方	每家公司仅限一个	我们可协助您提供日本在地地址
用途	个人与企业皆可	个人与企业皆可 .NE.JP 用于网络相关组织 .GR.JP 用于团体或机构	仅限日本注册公司	个人与企业皆可
所需文件	无	无	登記事項証明書（Toukibotouhon）	无
适用国家	全球；我们可协助您提供日本在地地址	全球；我们可协助您提供日本在地地址	仅限日本	全球；我们可协助您提供日本在地地址
字符类型	仅限 ASCII 英文字符	仅限 ASCII 英文字符	仅限 ASCII 英文字符	支持 ASCII 与日文字符，需至少包含一个日文字
字符长度	3–63	3–63	3–63	1–15
其他说明	提供地区性域名，如 .tokyo.jp、.osaka.jp、.kyoto.jp 等		若非日本公司但希望保护 .CO.JP 域名，请点击这里了解详情

常见问题（FAQ）

关于 .JP 域名的常见问题

Q1. 什么是 .JP 域名？

Q2. .JP 域名能为我带来什么？

Q3. .JP、.NE.JP、.GR.JP、.CO.JP 和 IDN 域名有什么区别？

Q4. 谁可以注册日本域名？

Q5. 我可以注册多少个域名？

Q6. 注册域名必须是公司吗？

Q7. 我可以使用日文字符注册域名吗？

Q8. 你们是否协助客户抢注即将过期的域名？

Q9. .JP 域名的主机托管有何限制？

Q10. 你们是否提供网站主机服务？

Q11. 我可以注册 .CO.JP 域名吗？

Q12. 什么是 .NE.JP 域名？我可以注册 .NE.JP 吗？

Q13. 什么是 .GR.JP 域名？我可以注册 .GR.JP 吗？

Q14. .NE.JP / .GR.JP 域名的本地存在要求是什么？

Q15. 我的域名已过期，还能续费吗？