What is .nagoya?
.nagoya entered the DNS root zone on January 29, 2014, 12 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
GMO Registry, Inc. also runs 3 other TLDs, including .shop, .tokyo and .yokohama.
On the technical side, .nagoya is served by 4 authoritative name servers, 3 of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .nagoya, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.nagoya).
Same registry, other endings
3 other TLDs share this operator.
.nagoya FAQ
What does .nagoya mean?
.nagoya is a generic top-level domain named for the word "nagoya", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .nagoya used for?
.nagoya is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .nagoya?
None. .nagoya is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .nagoya domain extension?
GMO Registry, Inc. operates .nagoya as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .nagoya created?
.nagoya was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 29, 2014.
Is .nagoya a valid domain?
Yes. .nagoya is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .nagoya addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .nagoya domain?
.nagoya names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read GMO Registry, Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .nagoya DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .nagoya.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 20, 2019. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
