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Check .JP domain availability, register a new .JP domain, search multiple names in bulk, or transfer your existing .JP domains to NiceNIC. Built for businesses, domain investors, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

.jp
Market $254.09 $169.39 first year
Basic $157.39 7% off
Super $153.39 9% off
VIP $149.39 12% off

Need lower .JP pricing? Upgrade account level for bulk registration and reseller pricing.

Why choose NiceNIC for .JP

A .JP domain gives Japan-focused websites a strong local signal.

A .JP domain can help Japanese companies, international brands entering Japan, ecommerce sellers, SaaS providers, agencies, and portfolio owners build trust with Japan-focused audiences. NiceNIC supports availability checks, transfer planning, DNS management, bulk search, and reseller API workflows for eligible names.

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Crypto Payment Support

Add funds and pay for domain services using supported crypto options such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. Automated crypto deposit recording helps account balances update quickly after successful confirmation, with no extra NiceNIC processing fee for automated deposits.

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Real Human Support

NiceNIC provides real human support, not only scripted replies. Our team can review your domain needs, explain practical options, and give account-level, transfer, bulk registration, and reseller suggestions to help your domain business grow.

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Fair Abuse Review Process

NiceNIC does not take arbitrary action against domains. Abuse reports are reviewed based on available evidence, policies, and registry requirements, with domain owners guided to review, fix, or explain reported issues where appropriate.

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2,500+ Domain Extensions

Manage .JP together with 2,500+ domain extensions from one NiceNIC account, including country-code, generic, and new domain extensions. This helps businesses, investors, and resellers build global domain coverage more efficiently.

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47+ Website Languages

NiceNIC supports 47+ website languages, creating a multilingual registrar experience for international users and teams. This makes domain registration, renewal, transfer, account management, and support easier across different markets.

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Reseller API for Domain Services

For hosting providers, agencies, platforms, and domain resellers, NiceNIC supports reseller API access for domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, account-level pricing, and custom nameserver services.

.JP Market Intelligence · Q1 2026

.JP is one of the largest and most trusted country-code domains.

As of July 1, 2026, JPRS reported 1,869,207 JP domain name registrations. This section explains .JP market scale, recent registration trend, selected public .JP sales examples, and practical points for buyers who need a Japan-market domain.

📊 .JP registrations 1.9M

JPRS latest total as of July 1, 2026.

👑 Share of all TLDs 0.48%

.JP share of 392.5M total domain registrations.

🌐 Total TLD market 392.5M

Total domain registrations across all TLDs in Q1 2026.

Q1 2026 TLD Market Distribution

This chart places .JP alongside major domain categories using Q1 2026 domain-name-base data. For buyers, .JP stands out as a large country-code namespace with strong local recognition for Japan-market websites and brand protection.

.JP1.9M
ccTLDs146.3M
New gTLDs49.6M
Other Established TLDs32.9M
Source note: DNIB Q1 2026 market figures. Values are rounded for customer education; Other Established TLDs group .NET with other legacy gTLDs to keep the comparison readable.

Why .JP supports Japan-market domain decisions

For customers targeting Japan, .JP can reduce trust friction and show that the website is meant for Japanese users, partners, or customers.

Strong Japan identity

A .JP domain clearly connects a website with Japan and is familiar to Japanese users.

Useful for local trust and brand protection

Companies entering Japan often register .JP to protect a local version of their brand.

Important local-presence planning

Because .JP has Japan address requirements, buyers should confirm eligibility before launch planning.

.JP Registration Growth Through 2026

JPRS publishes long-running registration statistics for .JP. Selected yearly snapshots show .JP remaining one of Asia’s largest and most established country-code namespaces for Japan-focused websites, brands, and long-term domain portfolios.

2021
1.62M
2022
1.68M
2023
1.72M
2024
1.76M
2025
1.78M
2026
1.87M
Source note: JPRS time-series registration statistics. 2021–2025 use January 1 snapshots; 2026 uses the latest public 2026 snapshot available when this page was prepared. Values are rounded for customer education.

Public Premium .JP Domain Sales Examples

Selected public premium .JP sales examples show how short, clear, Japan-market names can carry brand value. These examples are for market context only, not investment advice or a guarantee of future resale value.

bonus.jp
$11.6K
call.jp
$3.2K
pass.jp
$2.6K
wellness.jp
$2.1K
cart.jp
$2K
may.jp
$1.8K
Source note: Selected publicly reported .JP domain sales from domain-sales databases and public marketplace reports. Reporting methodology, disclosure status, and transaction structure can vary.
Choose the right .JP service

Different .JP buyers need different Japan-market support.

A .JP domain can serve a single brand site, a Japanese ecommerce launch, a local campaign, or a wider brand-protection portfolio. Choose the service path that matches your eligibility, launch timeline, and management needs.

For Japanese businesses

Use .JP for the main local website, product pages, or customer-facing digital identity in Japan.

  • Register Japan-market names
  • Keep local DNS organized
  • Plan renewals carefully

For global brands entering Japan

Secure .JP before campaigns, distributor pages, or localized websites go live.

  • Check exact brand availability
  • Protect local-market variants
  • Coordinate transfer and DNS timing

For agencies and developers

Manage .JP domains for Japanese clients or international clients with Japan operations.

  • Prepare eligibility information
  • Use bulk search for naming options
  • Consolidate management in one account

For resellers and platforms

Offer .JP search and management where customer eligibility and registry rules are understood.

  • Use API-driven workflows where supported
  • Review local-presence requirements
  • Support renewals and transfers
Domain transfer

Move .JP domains to a registrar built for safe domain management.

If you already own .JP domains elsewhere, transfer decisions should not be based only on one renewal invoice. Check transfer eligibility, ownership access, billing reliability, support response time, API needs, and long-term domain management.

1 Unlock the domainConfirm the domain is not transfer-locked at the current registrar.
2 Get the Auth Code / EPP codeRequest the authorization code from the current registrar before starting the transfer.
3 Submit the transfer through NiceNICStart the transfer, complete payment, and monitor transfer approval status.
Bulk domain registration

Search and register multiple .JP domains.

Paste multiple .JP names, remove duplicates, review the count, and continue to bulk registration. This is useful for domain investors, brand teams, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

Enter domains or brand keywords

Enter one name per line, with or without .JP. The tool removes duplicates and prepares a clean list for bulk registration.

Reseller API

Add domain registration to your own platform.

If your business sells hosting, websites, SaaS, agency services, or brand protection packages, NiceNIC reseller APIs can support domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, and account management.

Automated registration: create domain orders from your own platform.
Renewal operations: reduce manual follow-up and missed renewal risk.
Custom name servers: support branded hosting and DNS operations.
Wholesale structure: build margin with a registrar relationship designed for recurring operations.
# NiceNIC API v2 endpoint
# Applies to supported domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs
https://api.nicenic.net/v2/

# Required headers
Authorization: username:api_secret
Content-Type: application/json

# Check domain availability across multiple extensions
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=check&domains=example.com,example.net,mybrand.org" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Get registration / renewal / transfer pricing for any supported extension
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=get_price&domain=example.com&type=register&year=1" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Change the domain value to query another TLD:
# example.com, example.net, example.org, example.ai, example.co

# Standard response format
{
  "code": 0,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {}
}

Questions before you register or transfer a .JP?

Short answers for buyers who need to confirm .JP use cases, registration handling, bulk search, transfer review, payment, or reseller/API support before continuing.

What is a .JP domain?

.JP is the country-code top-level domain for Japan. IANA lists Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. as the .JP ccTLD manager.

Who should consider registering a .JP domain?

A .JP domain is suitable for Japanese businesses, brands entering Japan, ecommerce projects, SaaS platforms, agencies, and organizations that need a strong Japan-market web address.

Does .JP require a Japan address?

Yes. General-use .JP registration generally requires the registrant to have a permanent postal address in Japan. Buyers should confirm eligibility before using .JP for a launch plan.

Is .JP better than using only .COM for Japan?

.COM is broad and global, while .JP adds local trust and Japan-market relevance. Many brands use both: .COM for international reach and .JP for local customers, campaigns, or brand protection.

Can I register Japanese-language .JP domains?

JPRS supports Japanese JP domain names as part of general-use .JP, but availability, input format, and application handling should be checked before ordering.

Can I transfer a .JP domain to NiceNIC?

Eligible .JP domains can be reviewed for domain transfer. You should confirm the domain category, current registrar status, transfer requirements, and registrant eligibility.

Can I bulk search .JP domains?

Yes. You can search one name from the top box or prepare a bulk .JP search list if you are comparing brand names, product names, or local campaign domains.

Does NiceNIC support crypto payments for .JP orders?

Yes. NiceNIC supports automated crypto deposit/payment options for supported assets such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. After successful processing, the account balance can be credited automatically for eligible orders.

Can resellers manage .JP domains through API?

Yes. NiceNIC supports reseller API integration for eligible TLDs, including registration, renewal, transfer, and portfolio management workflows where supported by the registry.

Secure the .JP name before someone else does.

Register a new .JP, transfer an existing domain, or upgrade your account level for bulk registration and reseller API use.

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