JP domain zone / Japan
Overview
JP domain is the official domain of Japan (Asia).
Japan is situated on the islands in the western Pacific Ocean. The four main islands - Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu and Shikoku.
Recommendations
JP domain is recommended for websites related to Japan or containing relevant information, for companies and individuals located in Japan or emerging to local market and for everyone interested in this domain zone.
Limitations
JP domain zone has no limitation on registration and use of domain names.
Domain names in CO.JP domain zone may be registered only by companies incorporated in Japan. Each company may only register one CO.JP domain.
In order to register CO.JP domain, a company registration certificate and a регистрационную форму filled in Japanese and sealed by a company's seal should be provided.
Registration term
Usually, a .JP domain becomes available for use in several minutes upon payment.
Maximal registration term for this domain zone is 1 business day.
Usually, a CO.JP domain becomes available for use in 7-14 days upon payment.
Maximal registration term for this domain zone is 1 month.
Transfer
Domains in .JP and CO.JP zones may be transferred for service from another registrar with domain renewal for one more year.
Prior to domain transfer request, obtain an REG-ID from your current registrar.
Usually, a domain is transferred for service to a new registrar in 5-7 days upon start of domain transfer process.
To transfer a domain in the zone CO.JP you must provide written statement from the current owner of the domain, the certificate of incorporation and identification document representative of the company.
If an incorrect e-mail address is specified in WHOIS, ask your current registrar to correct your e-mail address specified in your domain details prior to your domain transfer request. In some cases, requests to confirm your intention to transfer your domain to a new registrar may be sent to your e-mail specified in WHOIS. If such e-mails are not confirmed, your domain transfer request will be declined.
Information in WHOIS
Full information of domain owners (name, full address, fax, e-mail) is displayed in WHOIS.
Currently, JP domain zone administration does not render official services to hide information on domain owners.




















