.tokyo Top Level Domain Reference
geo gtld delegated.tokyo is operated by GoDaddy Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-01-09.
Active Domains 182,817 2026-06 report
MoM Growth +0.28% +514
YoY Growth +4.39% vs prior year
Monthly Delete Rate 2.15% 4,021 purged
Estimated Renewal Rate 74.72% 11,883 renewed
Registrar HHI 2195 Top registrar: 38%
.tokyo Key Facts
- .tokyo is operated by GoDaddy Registry under an ICANN registry agreement that expires on 2029-01-09.
- As of the June 2026 report (2026-06-30), .tokyo had 182,817 active domain names, growing at 4.39% year over year.
- Registry service provider infrastructure is hosted by GoDaddy Registry Services.
- Market concentration shows top registrar GoDaddy controlling 38.0% of active registrations with an HHI of 2195.0.
Registry Operator and Technical Backend
| Role | Designated Organization | Entity Type | Jurisdiction | Official Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registry Operator | GoDaddy Registry | Contracted Registry Operator | United States | https://www.registry.godaddy |
| Technical Backend RSP | GoDaddy Registry Services | Registry Service Provider (RSP) | Global DNS Infrastructure | https://www.registry.godaddy |
ICANN Registry Agreement and Contract Provisions
Contract Terms
- Base Contract Version: ICANN Base Registry Agreement
- Signing Date: 2014-01-09 (Thursday, January 9, 2014)
- Effective Date: 2014-01-09 (Thursday, January 9, 2014)
- Agreement Expiration: 2029-01-09 (Tuesday, January 9, 2029)
- Official ICANN Contract: View Agreement Documentation →
Wholesale Price Provisions and Amendments
Maximum initial and renewal wholesale registration fees are subject to published registry agreements.
Recent Amendments:
- 2019-06-30: Transition to standardized specification and RDAP service requirements. [Source]
Domain Growth and Registration Retention History
View Full Monthly Table →| Month | .tokyo Active Domains |
|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 158,993 |
| 2023-08 | 159,834 |
| 2023-09 | 160,788 |
| 2023-10 | 161,709 |
| 2023-11 | 162,464 |
| 2023-12 | 163,000 |
| 2024-01 | 163,368 |
| 2024-02 | 163,700 |
| 2024-03 | 164,148 |
| 2024-04 | 164,810 |
| 2024-05 | 165,686 |
| 2024-06 | 166,677 |
| 2024-07 | 167,628 |
| 2024-08 | 168,406 |
| 2024-09 | 168,956 |
| 2024-10 | 169,334 |
| 2024-11 | 169,680 |
| 2024-12 | 170,149 |
| 2025-01 | 170,841 |
| 2025-02 | 171,753 |
| 2025-03 | 172,780 |
| 2025-04 | 173,764 |
| 2025-05 | 174,564 |
| 2025-06 | 175,129 |
| 2025-07 | 175,519 |
| 2025-08 | 175,878 |
| 2025-09 | 176,369 |
| 2025-10 | 177,092 |
| 2025-11 | 178,042 |
| 2025-12 | 179,108 |
| 2026-01 | 180,124 |
| 2026-02 | 180,948 |
| 2026-03 | 181,528 |
| 2026-04 | 181,929 |
| 2026-05 | 182,303 |
| 2026-06 | 182,817 |
| Month | Monthly Net Adds | Monthly Deletions |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07 | 3,974 | 3,497 |
| 2023-08 | 3,995 | 3,516 |
| 2023-09 | 4,019 | 3,537 |
| 2023-10 | 4,042 | 3,557 |
| 2023-11 | 4,061 | 3,574 |
| 2023-12 | 4,075 | 3,586 |
| 2024-01 | 4,084 | 3,594 |
| 2024-02 | 4,092 | 3,601 |
| 2024-03 | 4,103 | 3,611 |
| 2024-04 | 4,120 | 3,625 |
| 2024-05 | 4,142 | 3,645 |
| 2024-06 | 4,166 | 3,666 |
| 2024-07 | 4,190 | 3,687 |
| 2024-08 | 4,210 | 3,704 |
| 2024-09 | 4,223 | 3,717 |
| 2024-10 | 4,233 | 3,725 |
| 2024-11 | 4,241 | 3,732 |
| 2024-12 | 4,253 | 3,743 |
| 2025-01 | 4,271 | 3,758 |
| 2025-02 | 4,293 | 3,778 |
| 2025-03 | 4,319 | 3,801 |
| 2025-04 | 4,344 | 3,822 |
| 2025-05 | 4,364 | 3,840 |
| 2025-06 | 4,378 | 3,852 |
| 2025-07 | 4,387 | 3,861 |
| 2025-08 | 4,396 | 3,869 |
| 2025-09 | 4,409 | 3,880 |
| 2025-10 | 4,427 | 3,896 |
| 2025-11 | 4,451 | 3,916 |
| 2025-12 | 4,477 | 3,940 |
| 2026-01 | 4,503 | 3,962 |
| 2026-02 | 4,523 | 3,980 |
| 2026-03 | 4,538 | 3,993 |
| 2026-04 | 4,548 | 4,002 |
| 2026-05 | 4,557 | 4,010 |
| 2026-06 | 4,570 | 4,021 |
Registrar Market Share and Channel Concentration
As of 2026-06 ReportConcentration Indices
- Herfindahl-Hirschman Index (HHI): 2195.0 (Moderate Concentration)
- Top 1 Registrar Share (GoDaddy): 38% of active domains
- Top 3 Registrars Combined Share: 72% of active domains
- Active Registrar Count: 35 ICANN-accredited registrars
Economic Assessment
A Herfindahl-Hirschman Index of 2195.0 indicates healthy, decentralized retail distribution across independent registrars. Dominant registrars retain substantial pricing and marketing leverage in renewal promotions.
| Rank | Registrar Name | IANA ID | Active Domains in .tokyo | Market Share % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoDaddy | 146 | 69,470 | 38.00% |
| 2 | Namecheap | 1068 | 40,219 | 22.00% |
| 3 | Tucows | 69 | 21,938 | 12.00% |
| 4 | Squarespace Domains | 895 | 14,625 | 8.00% |
| 5 | Alibaba Cloud | 420 | 9,140 | 5.00% |
| 6 | Network Solutions | 48 | 7,312 | 4.00% |
| 7 | IONOS | 83 | 5,484 | 3.00% |
| 8 | Key-Systems | 269 | 3,656 | 2.00% |
| 9 | PDR | 303 | 3,656 | 2.00% |
| 10 | Dynadot | 1515 | 1,828 | 1.00% |
Wholesale Price Changes and Historical Caps
Official FilingsNo historical wholesale price cap changes or adjustments recorded in the curated repository for .tokyo.
Registry Operational Timeline
| Date | Event Type | Description | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-09 (Thursday, January 9, 2014) | delegated | Delegated into the DNS root zone. | Source Link → |
| 2014-01-09 (Thursday, January 9, 2014) | agreement signed | Initial ICANN Registry Agreement executed with GoDaddy Registry, LLC. | Source Link → |
Authoritative Root Nameservers and Registry Endpoints
Root Delegation Nameservers
- a.tokyo.gtld-servers.net 192.5.6.30, 2001:503:a83e:0:0:0:2:30
- b.tokyo.gtld-servers.net 192.33.14.30, 2001:503:231d:0:0:0:2:30
- c.tokyo.gtld-servers.net 192.26.92.30, 2001:503:83eb:0:0:0:0:30
Directory Registration Services
- WHOIS Server: whois.nic.tokyo
- RDAP Endpoint: https://rdap.godaddyregistry.com/
- IANA Delegation Record: iana.org/domains/root/db/tokyo.html