TLD Notes

Field Guide to Domains

Field Guide to Domains — A TLD Explorer

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.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

Observed Specimens

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.

gmo.jp GMO Internet Group
SaaS / Web Services

Internet infrastructure conglomerate: domains, hosting, payments.

A domain registrar that chose .jp itself. Fitting for a company that underpins Japan's internet infrastructure.

mixi.jp MIXI
Social / Community

Pioneer of Japanese social networking. Now operates Monster Strike.

Symbolic that Japan's first major SNS chose .jp — the origin point of Japan-focused community services.

nicovideo.jp Niconico (Dwango)
Media / Publishing

Video sharing platform with overlay comments. Created a unique Japanese video culture.

A service that symbolizes Japanese video culture. .jp emphasizes its "born in Japan" identity.

stores.jp STORES (Hey)
E-Commerce / Retail

Integrated platform for online stores, payments, and reservations.

EC infrastructure for Japanese small businesses. .jp signals domestic market focus.

smaregi.jp Smaregi
SaaS / Web Services

Cloud-based POS system for retail and restaurants.

.jp is a natural choice for a Japan-focused in-store service. The brand name's friendliness pairs well with .jp.

preferred.jp Preferred Networks
AI / ML

Leading deep learning company. Partners with Toyota, FANUC, and others.

The pinnacle of Japanese AI research. .jp supports the positioning of "world-class AI from Japan."

sakura.ad.jp Sakura Internet
SaaS / Web Services

Veteran Japanese hosting and cloud infrastructure provider.

Uses the rare .ad.jp (for network administrators) second-level domain. The pride of an infrastructure company.

lancers.jp Lancers
SaaS / Web Services

One of Japan's largest freelance matching platforms.

Focused on the Japanese freelance market. .jp builds trust as a domestic platform.

crowdworks.jp CrowdWorks
SaaS / Web Services

Crowdsourcing platform.

Like Lancers, chose .jp. It's no coincidence that Japan's two crowdsourcing leaders both opted for .jp.

kaonavi.jp Kaonavi
SaaS / Web Services

Talent management system. Visualizes employee profiles.

The Japanese name "kao-navi" (face navigator) pairs well with .jp. A service rooted in Japanese HR culture.

voicy.jp Voicy
Media / Publishing

Audio platform for voice content and podcasts by personalities.

Focused on the Japanese audio media market. .jp naturally conveys it's a space for Japanese-language content.

paypay.jp PayPay
Finance / FinTech

QR code payment service. SoftBank and Yahoo Japan group.

Synonymous with cashless payments in Japan. Choosing .jp signals dedicated focus on the Japanese market.

tabechoku.jp Tabechoku
E-Commerce / Retail

Farm-to-table e-commerce. Fresh produce direct from farmers and fishers.

"Tabe" (eat) + "choku" (direct) — a Japanese-native name. .jp reinforces the sense of domestically sourced food safety.

timee.jp Timee
SaaS / Web Services

Spot work matching app. The go-to platform for flexible short-term jobs in Japan.

Addresses Japan's unique "sukima baito" (gap-time jobs) culture. .jp expresses domestic-only employment matching.

prtimes.jp PR TIMES
Media / Publishing

Press release distribution service. Japan's largest.

English name but Japanese PR infrastructure. .jp accurately conveys "distribution to Japanese media."

moneytree.jp Moneytree
Finance / FinTech

Personal finance management app. Aggregates bank, securities, and credit card data.

Foreign-founded (Australia) but chose .jp to work with Japanese financial institutions. A trust-building choice.

andpad.jp ANDPAD
SaaS / Web Services

Construction DX platform. Cloud-based construction management.

DX for the very domestic construction industry. .jp conveys "built for Japanese construction sites."

luup.jp LUUP
Travel / Hospitality

Electric scooter and bike sharing service.

Micromobility compliant with Japanese traffic laws. .jp signals a regulated domestic service.

coconala.jp Coconala
SaaS / Web Services

Skills marketplace. Buy and sell individual talents and services.

Primarily skill transactions between Japanese speakers. .jp clearly marks it as a Japanese-language marketplace.

yojo.jp YOJO
Healthcare / Medical

Online pharmacy. Online consultation for herbal and prescription medicine.

Named after "yojo" (traditional Japanese health maintenance). .jp embodies Japanese wellness culture.

because.jp because
Design / Creative

Design agency specializing in branding and UX design.

A common English word as a domain. .jp establishes the positioning of "Japanese design."

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Observed Habitats

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

Prevalence

68

⚠ Caution

May require rebranding when expanding internationally.

Snapshot: 2026-03