Questions before you register or transfer a .TOKYO?
Short answers for buyers checking Tokyo use, place-based naming, DNS, transfer, renewal, bulk search, or reseller/API support before choosing .TOKYO.
What is a .TOKYO domain and who operates it?
.TOKYO is a geographic generic top-level domain operated by GMO Registry, Inc. It gives businesses, organizations, residents, events, and services a clear connection to Tokyo.
Who can register a .TOKYO domain?
.TOKYO is generally open to individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide, subject to name availability and registry and registrar policies.
Is .TOKYO only for businesses physically located in Tokyo?
No. Businesses, organizations, individuals, cultural projects, events, and services with a genuine Tokyo connection or audience can use the extension, subject to registry and registrar policies.
How should I choose a .TOKYO name?
Use a short business, shop, district, venue, event, service, or brand name that clearly supports a Tokyo identity. Avoid names that could confuse visitors about another organization or protected mark.
What DNS records might a Tokyo-focused website need?
Use valid nameservers, website and professional email records, booking or ecommerce verification, maps, multilingual content, analytics, security services, and social profiles where applicable.
Can I transfer a .TOKYO domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, when it is eligible under standard gTLD transfer rules. Unlock the domain, obtain the authorization code, and submit it through the NiceNIC transfer page.
How should a Tokyo business protect a .TOKYO domain?
Keep the domain under authorized ownership, maintain current contacts, enable account security, protect customer data, and renew before important campaigns or events.
Can I compare several .TOKYO names at once?
Yes. Use the availability search for one idea or prepare business, shop, district, venue, event, service, and brand names in the bulk registration section.
Can businesses automate .TOKYO domain management?
NiceNIC provides reseller API workflows for supported registration, renewal, DNS, transfer, and portfolio operations.