Landrush .jp.net has begun

On February 20th 2012 the landrush for .jp.net domain began. This landrush will end on March 16th 2012. During this landrush everyone who wishes to do so, can register a domain name under the .jp.net extension. Moreover it’s also possible to register 1 and 2 character domains.

If 2 or more applications are filed for the same name, this name will be sold during an auction after the landrush to the highest bidder.

The landrush will be followed by the owner promotion which will run from March 19th until April 20thb2012. During this phase, owners of a .jp or a .net name can register the exact same name under the .jp.net extension. the release will end with the go-live of this extension which will begin April 24th.