What is .tokyo?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .tokyo on January 29, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 13, 2013.
GMO Registry, Inc. also runs 3 other TLDs, including .nagoya, .shop and .yokohama.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .tokyo, 3 of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .tokyo haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.tokyo).
Same registry, other endings
3 other TLDs share this operator.
.tokyo FAQ
What does .tokyo mean?
.tokyo is a generic top-level domain named for the word "tokyo", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .tokyo used for?
.tokyo 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 .tokyo?
None. .tokyo is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .tokyo domain extension?
GMO Registry, Inc. operates .tokyo as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .tokyo created?
.tokyo was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 29, 2014.
Is .tokyo a valid domain?
Yes. .tokyo is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .tokyo addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .tokyo domain?
.tokyo 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 .tokyo DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .tokyo.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 20, 2019. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
