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.jp Domain: Japan ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.jp is the country-code top-level domain for Japan.

Overview

The national extension for Japan.

.jp is run by JPRS. Organisational endings such as .co.jp have their own rules; .co.jp, for example, is for companies registered in Japan.

Who can register

A permanent postal address in Japan is required to register a .jp name.

Second-level endings: Also .co.jp, .ne.jp, .or.jp, .ac.jp, .go.jp.

Before you buy a .jp name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .jp name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .jp?

.jp is the country-code top-level domain for Japan.

Who runs the .jp domain?

The .jp registry is managed by Japan Registry Services (JPRS).

Can I register a .jp domain from another country?

A permanent postal address in Japan is required to register a .jp name.

Does Google treat .jp as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .jp as a signal that a site targets Japan.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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