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The top-level domain (TLD) .NAGOYA is a part of the Internet Domain Name System (DNS) that was created to represent the cultural, business and historical significance of Nagoya, a megacity in Japan. In the hierarchy of domain names, TLDs are on the highest level and are the last part of a domain name. There are two types of TLDs – generic like .com, .edu, and .org, and country code like .uk, .fr, .jp.
The .NAGOYA TLD is a Geographical Top-Level Domain (GeoTLD) that is city-specific. These TLDs became popular with the introduction in 2012 of several hundred new gTLDs by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) with the aim to promote regional and city identities, and boost local economies. Some other examples include .berlin for Berlin, .nyc for New York city, .paris for Paris, etc.
As per ICANN, the .NAGOYA is sponsored and operated by “GMO Registry, Inc.”, a domain registrar based in Tokyo, Japan. The .NAGOYA TLD was introduced in 2014 as per the updated list of ICANN’s geographic names contract (source: ICANN’s website). The purpose of such domain introduction is to serve the interests of the local community, promote electronic commerce, tourism, and increase the appeal of the city to companies and individuals.
The adoption of .NAGOYA domain names has allowed local businesses and institutions to create a unique digital identity that connects them with their city, enhancing their web presence and marketability. For example, the Nagoya Castle, a popular tourist destination, could use www.nagoyacastle.nagoya to promote its heritage and attract tourists.
The registration for a .NAGYOYA domain name is open to any individual, business or organization in the world, although, it is expected that entities associated with Nagoya will be the primary users.
Here are my references:
1. “ICANN New gTLDs Program”. ICANN. Retrieved February 14, 2023. From https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/
2. “New geographic Top-Level Domains”. ICANN. Retrieved February 14, 2023. From https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/registry-agreements-list-2012-02-25-en
3. “About GMO Registry”. GMO Registry, Inc. Retrieved February 14, 2023. From https://www.gmoregistry.com/en/
4. “TLDs”. Ripe Network Coordination Centre. Retrieved February 14, 2023. From https://www.ripe.net/about-us
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