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Questions about .JP domain names (F.A.Q.)

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Q1. What are JP domain names?
Q2. What can a .JP domain do for me?
Q3. What is the difference between .JP, .NE.JP, .GR.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. Do you provide web-hosting services?
Q11. What are .CO.JP Domains? Can I register .CO.JP domains?
Q12. What are .NE.JP Domains? Can I register .NE.JP domains?
Q13. What are .GR.JP Domains? Can I register .GR.JP domains?
Q14. What are local presence requirements for.NE.JP and .GR.JP Domains?
Q15. My domain expired. Can I still renew the domain?

Q1. What are .JP domain names?

.JP domain is the country domain for Japan. .JP domain registrations must follow the rules of the JPRS and require a Japan address. .JP domains are not restricted to companies and can also be registered by individuals. We can assist you with the domain registration if you do not have a Japan address.

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 registration process for .co.jp domains generally takes 1-3 hours. (Please see below for .co.jp domain registrations. )

.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, .GR.JP, .CO.JP and IDN Domains?

Q4. How many domains can I register?

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

Q5. 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.

Q6. Can I register in Japanese characters?

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

Q7. 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-served basis. We have three separate plans for drop-catching domains; all of which entitles you to a one year registration. Please view the following page for full details on our drop-catching services.
http://www.jp-domains.com/services/drop_catch_services.php

Q8. Are there restrictions on hosting .JP domains?

JP domains can be hosted anywhere in the world. If you have a hosting provider or a server; please either update the nameservers for the domain, or the DNS records in our control panel. The domain should point to the new server within 30 mins to 1 hour. (Note: sometimes DNS takes up to 24 hours to change. This depends on the location and DNS server in the world.)

For instructions on how to update the DNS or Nameservers, please view our Control Panel FAQ Here. (log-in required)

Q9. Do you provide web-hosting services?

Yes, we provide reliable, fast-speed hosting within Japan with English and Japanese Support. Please see the following for information on our hosting services.
http://www.jp-domains.com/services/hosting_in_japan.php

Q10. Can I register .CO.JP domains?

Yes, we offer 3 options for registering .CO.JP domains.

OPTION 1: If you have a Japanese company registered in Japan (Kabushikikaisha, GodoGaisha, Yuugengaisha etc.) we can register your .co.jp domain. Please send us a copy of your company toukibotouhon and we can proceed with the registration. Only 1 .co.jp domain may be registered per company. Search for a .co.jp domain HERE.

OPTION 2: If you are planning to set up a company in Japan within 6-months, you may use our 6-month protection service. To keep the domain, you will be required to set up a company in Japan within six months and we will require your company toukibotouhon within 6-months. Search for a .co.jp domain HERE.

OPTION 3: If you do not have a company in Japan and do not plan to set one up within 6-months, we offer a .CO.JP domain protection service. For more information please visit: http://www.jp-domains.com/info/cojp_domains.php#option3.

Q11. What are .NE.JP Domains? Can I register .NE.JP domains?

Yes, we can register .ne.jp domains. .NE.JP domains are the Japanese version of NET/Network domains. We will provide the local presence requirement.

To see how .NE.JP Domains are used Click Here (opens new window - Google Search Page)

Please also view "Q14. What are local presence requirements for.NE.JP/ .GR.JP Domains?".

Q12. What are .GR.JP Domains? Can I register .GR.JP domains?

Yes, we can register .gr.jp domains. .GR.JP domains known as Group or Organization domains. Many Organizations choose to use .GR.JP domains. We will provide the local presence requirement.

To see how .GR.JP Domains are used Click Here (opens new window - Google Search Page)

Please also view "Q14. What are local presence requirements for.NE.JP/ .GR.JP Domains?".

Q13. What are local presence requirements for.NE.JP/ .GR.JP Domains?

To register .NE.JP and .GR.JP domains local presence is required. To prove local presence, we provide the JPRS with documentation known as an inkanshoumeisho. For .NE.JP domains 1 inkanshoumeisho from 1 individual is required. For .GR.JP domains 2 inkanshoumeisho from 2 individuals, 2 companies or 1 individual and 1 company is required. We provide these documents at no extra cost for the registration of the domain.

However, if an .NE.JP or .GR.JP domain is to be transferred out to another registrar, you will need to provide these documents prior to transferring out the domain. There is also a $40 JPRS fee to update the registrant information to your information. We will first update the WHOIS records and then assist with the transferring out of these domains. Warning: once the domain has been transferred out, it will be impossible to remove our details from the WHOIS records. Therefore we will need to first update the records before transferring out. (This differs from .JP and .CO.JP domains where these documents are not required.)

Q14. 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.