Japan Historical WHOIS Database

Download the WHOIS database of all 20.9 Million domain names that were ever registered from Japan for just $1250.

BigDomainData is made up of two primary WHOIS databases (Current WHOIS Database and Historical WHOIS Database). Our Current WHOIS Database contains the latest WHOIS record of active domain names (over 267 Million), that are currently registered. While the Historical WHOIS Database contains WHOIS history (over 1.83 Billion records) of every domain name (over 577 Million) that were ever registered on the Internet. Historical database contains WHOIS of current as well as expired and deleted domain names.

Detailed statistics (Updated: 7 November 2024) of our Japan Historical WHOIS Database is listed below.

Japan Historical WHOIS Database Total Purchase
Total Unique Domain Names in Japan Historical WHOIS Database 20,911,909

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Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database 47,152,968
Total WHOIS records with a Registrant Contact 47,152,968
Total WHOIS records with an Email Address (where the registrant_email field is not empty) 44,523,980
Total WHOIS records with a Phone Number (where the registrant_phone field is not empty) 35,166,699
Top 100 Domain Registrars in Japan Historical WHOIS Database Total
1Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as GMO Internet Group, Inc. d/b/a Onamae.com (Registrar ID: 49)38,345,286
2Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Netowl, Inc. (Registrar ID: 1557)2,612,228
3Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Japan Registry Services Co., Ltd. (Registrar ID: 1485)1,650,199
4Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as eNom, LLC (Registrar ID: 48)700,939
5Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Tucows Domains Inc. (Registrar ID: 69)323,953
6Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Key-Systems GmbH (Registrar ID: 269)278,893
7Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as InterNetX GmbH (Registrar ID: 151)180,505
8Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as GoDaddy.com, LLC (Registrar ID: 146)146,085
9Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Squarespace Domains II LLC (Registrar ID: 895)142,138
10Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Wix.com Ltd. (Registrar ID: 3817)140,107
11Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Dominet (HK) Limited (Registrar ID: 3775)109,344
12Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Network Solutions, LLC (Registrar ID: 2)97,502
13Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as 1API GmbH (Registrar ID: 1387)74,802
14Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Cloudflare, Inc. (Registrar ID: 1910)69,148
15Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as IDC Frontier Inc. (Registrar ID: 474)68,293
16Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Gname.com Pte. Ltd. (Registrar ID: 1923)51,259
17Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as MarkMonitor Inc. (Registrar ID: 292)46,483
18Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Mfro Inc. (Registrar ID: 3759)44,079
19Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Wild West Domains, LLC (Registrar ID: 440)43,853
20Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Gandi SAS (Registrar ID: 81)40,337
21Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as PSI-Japan, Inc. (Registrar ID: 78)37,094
22Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as CSC Corporate Domains, Inc. (Registrar ID: 299)33,651
23Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Interlink Co., Ltd. (Registrar ID: 277)28,789
24Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as BR domain Inc. dba namegear.co (Registrar ID: 1898)28,419
25Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Name.com, Inc. (Registrar ID: 625)25,144
26Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Kagoya Japan Inc. (Registrar ID: 1656)23,540
27Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as PDR Ltd. d/b/a PublicDomainRegistry.com (Registrar ID: 303)23,467
28Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Netregistry Wholesale Pty Ltd (Registrar ID: 13)21,373
29Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as OnlineNIC, Inc. (Registrar ID: 82)19,681
30Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as DomainPeople, Inc. (Registrar ID: 65)17,716
31Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Hosting Concepts B.V. d/b/a Registrar.eu (Registrar ID: 1647)17,345
32Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Key-Systems, LLC (Registrar ID: 1345)16,748
33Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Domain.com, LLC (Registrar ID: 886)14,038
34Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Squarespace Domains LLC (Registrar ID: 3827)12,508
35Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Lightscend Co.,Ltd. (Registrar ID: 2911)12,251
36Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as TurnCommerce, Inc. DBA NameBright.com (Registrar ID: 1441)11,864
37Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Aceville Pte. Ltd. (Registrar ID: 3858)11,354
38Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as NameCheap, Inc. (Registrar ID: 1068)11,051
39Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as TLDS L.L.C. d/b/a SRSPlus (Registrar ID: 320)10,901
40Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Realtime Register B.V. (Registrar ID: 839)10,698
41Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Go Canada Domains, LLC (Registrar ID: 1150)9,397
42Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Nom-iq Ltd. dba COM LAUDE (Registrar ID: 470)9,290
43Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as FastDomain Inc. (Registrar ID: 1154)9,004
44Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Go France Domains, LLC (Registrar ID: 1153)8,735
45Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Go Australia Domains, LLC (Registrar ID: 1151)8,600
46Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Go China Domains, LLC (Registrar ID: 1149)8,511
47Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Go Montenegro Domains, LLC (Registrar ID: 1152)7,963
48Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Register.com, Inc. (Registrar ID: 9)7,721
49Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as West263 International Limited (Registrar ID: 1915)7,621
50Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Amazon Registrar, Inc. (Registrar ID: 468)7,380
51Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Marcaria International LLC (Registrar ID: 1086)7,257
52Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Purenic Japan Inc. (Registrar ID: 1430)7,054
53Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as NHN JAPAN Corp. (Registrar ID: 467)6,923
54Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as NameSilo, LLC (Registrar ID: 1479)6,216
55Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Launchpad.com Inc. (Registrar ID: 955)5,789
56Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Eranet International Limited (Registrar ID: 1868)5,038
57Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as GoDaddy Online Services Cayman Islands Ltd. (Registrar ID: 1659)4,415
58Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as HOSTINGER operations, UAB (Registrar ID: 1636)4,249
59Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Dynadot Inc (Registrar ID: 472)4,245
60Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Chengdu West Dimension Digital Technology Co., Ltd. (Registrar ID: 1556)3,561
61Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as July Name Limited (Registrar ID: 3855)3,485
62Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Blue Razor Domains, LLC (Registrar ID: 612)3,484
63Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Ascio Technologies, Inc. Danmark - Filial af Ascio technologies, Inc. USA (Registrar ID: 106)3,460
64Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as GMO Domain International, Inc. (Registrar ID: 645)3,433
65Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as IONOS SE (Registrar ID: 83)3,344
66Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Humeia Corporation (Registrar ID: 951)3,123
67Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Internet Domain Service BS Corp (Registrar ID: 2487)3,029
68Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as CSL Computer Service Langenbach GmbH d/b/a joker.com (Registrar ID: 113)2,744
69Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Whois Corp. (Registrar ID: 100)2,727
70Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as WIXI Incorporated (Registrar ID: 1474)2,540
71Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Sea Wasp, LLC (Registrar ID: 411)2,465
72Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as GKG.NET, INC. (Registrar ID: 93)2,402
73Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as DNC Holdings, Inc. (Registrar ID: 291)2,374
74Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Automattic Inc. (Registrar ID: 1531)2,091
75Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Dreamscape Networks International Pte Ltd (Registrar ID: 1291)2,033
76Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as IP Mirror Pte Ltd dba IP MIRROR (Registrar ID: 890)2,002
77Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as OVH sas (Registrar ID: 433)1,986
78Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as 101domain GRS Limited (Registrar ID: 1011)1,924
79Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as GMO Brand Security Inc. (Registrar ID: 1434)1,893
80Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Moniker Online Services LLC (Registrar ID: 228)1,807
81Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as GoServeYourDomain.com LLC (Registrar ID: 934)1,788
82Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Pheenix, Inc. (Registrar ID: 888)1,760
83Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as BigRock Solutions Ltd. (Registrar ID: 1495)1,618
84Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Everyones Internet, Ltd. dba SoftLayer (Registrar ID: 925)1,592
85Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as EuroDNS S.A. (Registrar ID: 1052)1,509
86Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Shanghai Meicheng Technology Information Development Co., Ltd. (Registrar ID: 1621)1,459
87Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Scaleway SAS (Registrar ID: 74)1,295
88Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Instra Corporation Pty Ltd. (Registrar ID: 1376)1,264
89Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Registrar of Domain Names REG.RU LLC (Registrar ID: 1606)1,260
90Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Alpnames Limited (Registrar ID: 1857)1,203
91Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Alibaba Cloud Computing Ltd. d/b/a HiChina (www.net.cn) (Registrar ID: 1599)1,189
92Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Regional Network Information Center, JSC dba RU-CENTER (Registrar ID: 463)1,020
93Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as DomainSite, Inc. (Registrar ID: 466)1,002
94Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Ground Internet, Inc. (Registrar ID: 936)948
95Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Mesh Digital Limited (Registrar ID: 1390)840
96Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Web Commerce Communications Limited dba WebNic.cc (Registrar ID: 460)836
97Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Porkbun LLC (Registrar ID: 1861)811
98Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as Reserved for non-billable transactions where Registry Operator acts as Registrar (Registrar ID: 9999)778
99Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as CNOBIN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (Registrar ID: 3254)760
100Total records in Japan Historical Database with domain registrar as DOTSERVE INC. (Registrar ID: 1913)758
Top 100 Domain Extensions in Japan Historical WHOIS Database Total
1Total records in Japan Historical Database for .COM domain names (Domain TLD: com)22,022,993
2Total records in Japan Historical Database for .XYZ domain names (Domain TLD: xyz)5,284,074
3Total records in Japan Historical Database for .NET domain names (Domain TLD: net)4,084,423
4Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CFD domain names (Domain TLD: cfd)2,987,912
5Total records in Japan Historical Database for .BIZ domain names (Domain TLD: biz)1,893,100
6Total records in Japan Historical Database for .INFO domain names (Domain TLD: info)1,447,780
7Total records in Japan Historical Database for .SITE domain names (Domain TLD: site)1,418,044
8Total records in Japan Historical Database for .SBS domain names (Domain TLD: sbs)1,150,846
9Total records in Japan Historical Database for .LOL domain names (Domain TLD: lol)1,132,911
10Total records in Japan Historical Database for .ORG domain names (Domain TLD: org)871,644
11Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CLICK domain names (Domain TLD: click)653,123
12Total records in Japan Historical Database for .WORK domain names (Domain TLD: work)529,921
13Total records in Japan Historical Database for .ONLINE domain names (Domain TLD: online)488,790
14Total records in Japan Historical Database for .LINK domain names (Domain TLD: link)354,700
15Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CLUB domain names (Domain TLD: club)170,158
16Total records in Japan Historical Database for .TOKYO domain names (Domain TLD: tokyo)170,099
17Total records in Japan Historical Database for .SPACE domain names (Domain TLD: space)156,529
18Total records in Japan Historical Database for .ASIA domain names (Domain TLD: asia)145,537
19Total records in Japan Historical Database for .TOP domain names (Domain TLD: top)141,843
20Total records in Japan Historical Database for .LIFE domain names (Domain TLD: life)125,586
21Total records in Japan Historical Database for .MOBI domain names (Domain TLD: mobi)110,701
22Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CLOUD domain names (Domain TLD: cloud)110,625
23Total records in Japan Historical Database for .BLOG domain names (Domain TLD: blog)108,022
24Total records in Japan Historical Database for .LOAN domain names (Domain TLD: loan)102,666
25Total records in Japan Historical Database for .WEBSITE domain names (Domain TLD: website)99,269
26Total records in Japan Historical Database for .TECH domain names (Domain TLD: tech)91,189
27Total records in Japan Historical Database for .SHOP domain names (Domain TLD: shop)69,407
28Total records in Japan Historical Database for .FUN domain names (Domain TLD: fun)57,170
29Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CYOU domain names (Domain TLD: cyou)52,429
30Total records in Japan Historical Database for .XN--TCKWE domain names (Domain TLD: xn--tckwe)51,106
31Total records in Japan Historical Database for .EMAIL domain names (Domain TLD: email)47,390
32Total records in Japan Historical Database for .RED domain names (Domain TLD: red)41,702
33Total records in Japan Historical Database for .WORLD domain names (Domain TLD: world)37,090
34Total records in Japan Historical Database for .BLUE domain names (Domain TLD: blue)32,723
35Total records in Japan Historical Database for .LOVE domain names (Domain TLD: love)29,160
36Total records in Japan Historical Database for .ME domain names (Domain TLD: me)28,466
37Total records in Japan Historical Database for .PRO domain names (Domain TLD: pro)28,310
38Total records in Japan Historical Database for .PINK domain names (Domain TLD: pink)25,911
39Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CC domain names (Domain TLD: cc)25,391
40Total records in Japan Historical Database for .WIN domain names (Domain TLD: win)21,899
41Total records in Japan Historical Database for .DESIGN domain names (Domain TLD: design)21,859
42Total records in Japan Historical Database for .STYLE domain names (Domain TLD: style)20,962
43Total records in Japan Historical Database for .LAT domain names (Domain TLD: lat)20,321
44Total records in Japan Historical Database for .DEV domain names (Domain TLD: dev)18,491
45Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CO domain names (Domain TLD: co)17,863
46Total records in Japan Historical Database for .ICU domain names (Domain TLD: icu)16,581
47Total records in Japan Historical Database for .LTD domain names (Domain TLD: ltd)16,435
48Total records in Japan Historical Database for .ART domain names (Domain TLD: art)15,921
49Total records in Japan Historical Database for .APP domain names (Domain TLD: app)14,782
50Total records in Japan Historical Database for .TV domain names (Domain TLD: tv)13,917
51Total records in Japan Historical Database for .US domain names (Domain TLD: us)12,131
52Total records in Japan Historical Database for .WORKS domain names (Domain TLD: works)12,053
53Total records in Japan Historical Database for .COMPANY domain names (Domain TLD: company)12,033
54Total records in Japan Historical Database for .MONSTER domain names (Domain TLD: monster)11,773
55Total records in Japan Historical Database for .GROUP domain names (Domain TLD: group)11,088
56Total records in Japan Historical Database for .STORE domain names (Domain TLD: store)10,225
57Total records in Japan Historical Database for .PICS domain names (Domain TLD: pics)9,815
58Total records in Japan Historical Database for .NAGOYA domain names (Domain TLD: nagoya)9,046
59Total records in Japan Historical Database for .IN domain names (Domain TLD: in)8,719
60Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CLINIC domain names (Domain TLD: clinic)8,456
61Total records in Japan Historical Database for .LIVE domain names (Domain TLD: live)8,315
62Total records in Japan Historical Database for .YOKOHAMA domain names (Domain TLD: yokohama)8,211
63Total records in Japan Historical Database for .OKINAWA domain names (Domain TLD: okinawa)8,202
64Total records in Japan Historical Database for .BLACK domain names (Domain TLD: black)7,619
65Total records in Japan Historical Database for .INK domain names (Domain TLD: ink)7,111
66Total records in Japan Historical Database for .PAGE domain names (Domain TLD: page)7,065
67Total records in Japan Historical Database for .MOE domain names (Domain TLD: moe)6,983
68Total records in Japan Historical Database for .REST domain names (Domain TLD: rest)6,833
69Total records in Japan Historical Database for .PARTY domain names (Domain TLD: party)6,768
70Total records in Japan Historical Database for .MOM domain names (Domain TLD: mom)6,672
71Total records in Japan Historical Database for .NEWS domain names (Domain TLD: news)6,662
72Total records in Japan Historical Database for .INC domain names (Domain TLD: inc)6,582
73Total records in Japan Historical Database for .WIKI domain names (Domain TLD: wiki)6,210
74Total records in Japan Historical Database for .SCIENCE domain names (Domain TLD: science)6,020
75Total records in Japan Historical Database for .SKIN domain names (Domain TLD: skin)5,948
76Total records in Japan Historical Database for .SUPPORT domain names (Domain TLD: support)5,911
77Total records in Japan Historical Database for .BAR domain names (Domain TLD: bar)5,885
78Total records in Japan Historical Database for .HAIR domain names (Domain TLD: hair)5,875
79Total records in Japan Historical Database for .BUZZ domain names (Domain TLD: buzz)5,801
80Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CENTER domain names (Domain TLD: center)5,195
81Total records in Japan Historical Database for .DATE domain names (Domain TLD: date)5,187
82Total records in Japan Historical Database for .NETWORK domain names (Domain TLD: network)5,170
83Total records in Japan Historical Database for .HELP domain names (Domain TLD: help)5,045
84Total records in Japan Historical Database for .OSAKA domain names (Domain TLD: osaka)4,994
85Total records in Japan Historical Database for .MEDIA domain names (Domain TLD: media)4,728
86Total records in Japan Historical Database for .KYOTO domain names (Domain TLD: kyoto)4,578
87Total records in Japan Historical Database for .CRICKET domain names (Domain TLD: cricket)4,532
88Total records in Japan Historical Database for .PRESS domain names (Domain TLD: press)4,320
89Total records in Japan Historical Database for .FAITH domain names (Domain TLD: faith)4,262
90Total records in Japan Historical Database for .HOMES domain names (Domain TLD: homes)4,252
91Total records in Japan Historical Database for .EARTH domain names (Domain TLD: earth)4,174
92Total records in Japan Historical Database for .SALON domain names (Domain TLD: salon)4,117
93Total records in Japan Historical Database for .QUEST domain names (Domain TLD: quest)4,113
94Total records in Japan Historical Database for .IO domain names (Domain TLD: io)4,051
95Total records in Japan Historical Database for .TODAY domain names (Domain TLD: today)4,022
96Total records in Japan Historical Database for .PET domain names (Domain TLD: pet)3,996
97Total records in Japan Historical Database for .TRADE domain names (Domain TLD: trade)3,935
98Total records in Japan Historical Database for .JP domain names (Domain TLD: jp)3,872
99Total records in Japan Historical Database for .ONE domain names (Domain TLD: one)3,858
100Total records in Japan Historical Database for .ACCOUNTANT domain names (Domain TLD: accountant)3,747
Query Year WHOIS Records
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 201216,056
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 2014851,432
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20152,339,332
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20165,863,958
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20174,921,701
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20182,142,520
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20191,266,363
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20201,727,500
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20211,973,293
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20222,471,412
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 20239,703,613
Total WHOIS records in Japan Historical WHOIS Database that were fetched in the year 202413,875,788

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Japan Historical WHOIS Database

The Japan Historical WHOIS Database is a powerful resource for those inquisitive about the development of domain names within Japan, as well as the wider factors of internet governance and digital history. WHOIS databases generally provide details about registered domain names, including the registrant’s contact information and the domain’s registration dates. The historical element of the database allows investigators, historians, and cybersecurity specialists to follow changes over time, examine trends, and gain insights into the internet's development in Japan.

Overview of WHOIS

WHOIS is a general database that contains details for every domain name registration or DNS settings update. It acts like a phonebook for websites, informing you who owns a website and how to reach them. ICANN (International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) controls the WHOIS database, ensuring websites are recorded properly to keep them secure and protected.

WHOIS is a free public guide for registered domain name owners. It includes their contact and technical information, along with details about the domain’s registration and expiration dates. The information stored in the WHOIS database is managed by different domain registrars, each responsible for handling specific TLDs such as .com and .net, ensuring the data is accurate and updated.

Significance of Historical WHOIS Data

  • Cybersecurity: Historical WHOIS data plays a crucial role in identifying potential security threats, helping to quickly pinpoint suspicious domains or malicious websites to protect internet users.
  • Legal Compliance: Many jurisdictions require domain owners to keep their contact details up-to-date and accessible via WHOIS, ensuring websites are accountable and compliant with laws.
  • Research and Analysis: WHOIS data is invaluable for investigators, marketers, and analysts, offering insights into industry trends, competition, and market opportunities to support informed business decisions.

Significant Persons in Japan's WHOIS Database

The following organizations play important roles in maintaining WHOIS data and domain names in Japan:

  • Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC): JPNIC manages the registration and management of .jp domains and handles the national WHOIS database.
  • Domain Registrars: Registrars in Japan are responsible for maintaining WHOIS data for the domains they register. Their privacy and data management policies significantly affect the availability of historical WHOIS data.

Database Use Cases

  • Academic Analysis: Researchers can use the database to track changes in domain registration, providing insights into technological developments and the expansion of e-commerce in Japan.
  • Business Insights: Companies entering the Japanese market can use the database to analyze existing competitors and business opportunities by researching established markets.
  • Historical Archives: Digital historians can trace the evolution of online culture and businesses in Japan by observing significant changes in the digital landscape.

Future Development

  • Enhanced Availability: As demand for historical data grows, efforts may be made to make WHOIS data more accessible while adhering to privacy standards.
  • Integration with Other Databases: Future opportunities may arise to connect WHOIS data with other datasets, such as social media activity or internet traffic, for deeper digital trend analysis.
  • Advanced Data Management: Technological advancements, including AI and machine learning, could improve data management techniques and enhance the accuracy of historical records.

Conclusion

The Japan Historical WHOIS Database is a critical resource for understanding the evolution of Japan's internet ecosystem. It supports cybersecurity, academic research, and the study of internet regulation. Continued improvements in access to historical WHOIS data will benefit scholars, businesses, and policymakers as the digital world evolves. By making regular updates and leveraging technological advancements, this database can remain an essential tool for exploring Japan's digital history and future trends.

FAQs Related To The Japan Historical WHOIS Database

Q. What is the Japan Historical WHOIS Database?

The Japan Historical WHOIS Database records information about registered domain names in Japan, including historical data on registrants, registration dates, and changes in ownership or status over time.

Q. Why is historical WHOIS data necessary?

Historical WHOIS data is crucial for analysis, cybersecurity investigations, legal disputes, and understanding trends in Japan's digital landscape. It enables users to trace domain ownership, study internet growth, and assess cybersecurity risks.

Q. Who controls the Japan Historical WHOIS Database?

The Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC) manages the registration of .jp domains and maintains the WHOIS database, while various domain registrars handle the WHOIS data for the domains they register.

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