.jp

Classical Era (–2010)

The general-purpose JP domain for the Japanese market. Available to individuals. A staple for domestic services.

Observer's Note

An endemic species of the island ecosystem. Perfectly adapted to the distinct niche of Japanese-speaking users.

Vibe Tags

Domestic Reassuring Versatile

Domain choices shown here reflect each organization's own decisions and are not endorsements by this site.

mercari.jp Mercari

E-Commerce / Retail

Japan's largest flea market app.

A classic choice for Japan-focused services. Also holds mercari.com for international expansion.

cookpad.jp Cookpad

Food / Dining

Recipe sharing platform.

Rooted in Japanese home cooking culture. The domestic feel of .jp fits perfectly.

qiita.jp Qiita (A-Team)

Dev Tools / OSS

Technical knowledge sharing service for engineers.

Dedicated to the Japanese engineering community. .jp implies "a place to write in Japanese."

zozo.jp ZOZO

E-Commerce / Retail

Operates ZOZOTOWN, one of Japan's largest fashion e-commerce platforms.

A fashion e-commerce leader. Maintains .jp as a symbol of Japan-market specialization.

sansan.jp Sansan

SaaS / Web Services

Business card management and sales DX platform. B2B SaaS.

A SaaS rooted in Japanese business culture (meishi exchange). .jp signals domestic B2B market focus.

hatena.jp Hatena

Media / Publishing

Web company operating Hatena Blog, Hatena Bookmark, and more.

A veteran that shaped Japanese web culture. .jp evokes a sense of home base for the Japanese-language community.

E-Commerce / Retail Media / Publishing Finance / FinTech Healthcare / Medical Food / Dining Education / Academia

⚠ Caution

May require rebranding when expanding internationally.

Snapshot: 2025-12