[Advice] Can I just register a .jp domain using the Aussie registrar that I use now?
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Hey Gang... Just posted this on a forum thread over at Flying Solo.
LemonChip wrote:
Hey guys, I have a friend who's living in Japan who's asking me to help them out with a website... They need a domain name registered obviously, but I'm wondering how hard that will be if I don't know japanese?
Can i just register a .jp domain using the Aussie registrar that I use now?
In terms of registering domain names, any domain registrar should be able to allow you to register domains of different countries. You can use an Australian registrar, you can use GoDaddy.
There's a great one called domai.nr that gives you the ability to register overseas domain addresses like .jp's or .nr's and things like that. There's no reason you have to be based in that country to register the domain.
If you can't (because there are certain countries that do require you to actually have a local address), you can use third-party companies that will work as an intermediary for you. They will buy the domain on your behalf; and since you have a contract with them, you technically own that domain. Just Google some places about registering Japanese domain names and see what you can find.
Cheers,
Pete
www.PeteWilliams.com.au || www.PreneurMarketing.com
p.s. This response was actually transcribed and posted by my virtual assistant.
