What is .osaka?
.osaka entered the DNS root zone on December 13, 2014, 11 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.
On the technical side, .osaka is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .osaka, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.osaka).
.osaka FAQ
What does .osaka mean?
.osaka is a generic top-level domain named for the word "osaka", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .osaka used for?
.osaka 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 .osaka?
None. .osaka is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .osaka domain extension?
Osaka Registry Co., Ltd. operates .osaka as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .osaka created?
.osaka was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 13, 2014.
Is .osaka a valid domain?
Yes. .osaka is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .osaka addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .osaka domain?
.osaka names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Osaka Registry Co., Ltd.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .osaka DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .osaka.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
