.jp is Japan's official top-level domain – a so-called TLD, or top-level domain in English. The .jp top level domain is specifically intended for Japanese companies and individuals, but can also be used by foreign entities provided that certain conditions are met. The purpose of the .jp domain is to make Japanese websites visible and clarify their geographical connection for visitors across the global internet domain landscape.

The TLD administrator of the .jp domain is Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd.

Important subdomains of .jp domains are .co.jp and .ne.jp. For these, unlike the .jp domain, there is no requirement to have a local contact in the country or to be permanently resident there to be granted .jp domain registration.

What can a Japan Domain do for you?

A .jp web domain can help you:

• Protect your trademark
• Develop a business presence in Japan
• Japanese consumer confidence and trust
• More qualified Japanese leads
• Achieve greater success in the Japanese market

What is the purpose of the .jp domain name?

A .jp domain name is a great choice if you want to emphasize your Japanese identity online or target Japanese consumers. Using this .jp internet domain can also help improve your local SEO results within Japan and increase visibility across .jp domain websites.

Who can register a .jp domain?

Japan's country domain is not an open domain that can be registered by anyone. For approved .jp domain registration, it is required that you are permanently residing in the country or have your company registered there, alternatively that you have a local contact in Japan.

If you do not meet these conditions, you can get help from us. Abion has a local contact service in Japan, through which we can, in most cases, ensure that the specified requirements and conditions are met for .jp domain names.

Furthermore, there are also some technical conditions regarding how the domain name should look, the number of allowed characters, and requirements for name servers. The registration terms are determined by Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd.

What are the registration requirements for .JP domains?

In order to register any .JP domain extension, the domain owner must have a contact address and telephone from Japan.

If you do not meet these requirements, we can register the .jp domain in the name of our local representatives and then make it available to you. This option has an additional cost (Trustee Service).

Frequently asked questions

Any discount?

NiceNIC is offering a 20% discount on one new .jp domain registration.

Coupon Code: NICENIC20

The coupon can be applied directly at checkout during .jp domain name registration on the NiceNIC website. Sharing this in case it is helpful for anyone comparing registrar pricing or monitoring current promotions.