.co.jp
Classical Era (–2010)Restricted to Japanese corporations. One domain per organization. The strongest trust signal in Japan.
Observer's Note
Armored like a fortress. Only those bearing the credential of corporate personhood may don this shell.
Vibe Tags
Observed Specimens
Domain choices shown here reflect each organization's own decisions and are not endorsements by this site.
Japan's largest automaker with global operations.
A symbol of Japanese corporate identity. While toyota.com exists, the official Japanese site uses .co.jp.
Electronics and entertainment conglomerate.
A global brand, yet the Japanese corporate site uses .co.jp — a statement of trust and prestige.
Global gaming company. Switch, Mario, and more.
The pride of a Kyoto heritage company expressed through .co.jp.
Cloud accounting software for SMBs and sole proprietors.
A SaaS company that chose .co.jp for its B2B nature. A trust signal for corporate clients.
Diversified electronics manufacturer, from home appliances to industrial equipment.
A pillar of Japanese manufacturing. .co.jp asserts legitimacy as a Japanese corporation.
One of Japan's largest e-commerce malls, expanding into finance and telecom.
The gateway to the Rakuten ecosystem. A .co.jp domain symbolizing Japanese e-commerce culture.
Automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, also entering robotics.
Like Toyota, the Japanese corporate site uses .co.jp. The split with honda.com is noteworthy.
Observed Habitats
Prevalence
⚠ Caution
Requires legal corporate status. Strictly one domain per entity.