.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.
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Observed Specimens
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Japan's largest flea market app.
A classic choice for Japan-focused services. Also holds mercari.com for international expansion.
Recipe sharing platform.
Rooted in Japanese home cooking culture. The domestic feel of .jp fits perfectly.
Technical knowledge sharing service for engineers.
Dedicated to the Japanese engineering community. .jp implies "a place to write in Japanese."
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.
Business card management and sales DX platform. B2B SaaS.
A SaaS rooted in Japanese business culture (meishi exchange). .jp signals domestic B2B market focus.
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.
Internet infrastructure conglomerate: domains, hosting, payments.
A domain registrar that chose .jp itself. Fitting for a company that underpins Japan's internet infrastructure.
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.
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.
Integrated platform for online stores, payments, and reservations.
EC infrastructure for Japanese small businesses. .jp signals domestic market focus.
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.
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."
Veteran Japanese hosting and cloud infrastructure provider.
Uses the rare .ad.jp (for network administrators) second-level domain. The pride of an infrastructure company.
One of Japan's largest freelance matching platforms.
Focused on the Japanese freelance market. .jp builds trust as a domestic platform.
Crowdsourcing platform.
Like Lancers, chose .jp. It's no coincidence that Japan's two crowdsourcing leaders both opted for .jp.
Talent management system. Visualizes employee profiles.
The Japanese name "kao-navi" (face navigator) pairs well with .jp. A service rooted in Japanese HR culture.
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.
QR code payment service. SoftBank and Yahoo Japan group.
Synonymous with cashless payments in Japan. Choosing .jp signals dedicated focus on the Japanese market.
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.
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.
Press release distribution service. Japan's largest.
English name but Japanese PR infrastructure. .jp accurately conveys "distribution to Japanese media."
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.
Construction DX platform. Cloud-based construction management.
DX for the very domestic construction industry. .jp conveys "built for Japanese construction sites."
Electric scooter and bike sharing service.
Micromobility compliant with Japanese traffic laws. .jp signals a regulated domestic service.
Skills marketplace. Buy and sell individual talents and services.
Primarily skill transactions between Japanese speakers. .jp clearly marks it as a Japanese-language marketplace.
Online pharmacy. Online consultation for herbal and prescription medicine.
Named after "yojo" (traditional Japanese health maintenance). .jp embodies Japanese wellness culture.
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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⚠ Caution
May require rebranding when expanding internationally.