JPNIC

JPNIC, the Japan Network Information Center, is a non-profit organization that supports the Japanese Internet community by coordinating the allocation of Internet resources and providing related services. It functions as a local registry in the Asia-Pacific region and works with APNIC, the region’s Internet registry, to allocate IPv4 and IPv6 address space and Autonomous System numbers to Japanese networks, including Internet service providers, universities, and research institutions.

Beyond address management, JPNIC maintains public registries and provides services that support network operations in Japan. This includes a WHOIS/database service for contact and routing information, assistance with DNS-related services, and the operation of technical forums, training programs, and policy development activities that help shape Internet infrastructure in Japan.

Founded in the early 1990s by network operators and organizations, JPNIC is governed by a member-elected board and a management team. It collaborates with other organizations in Japan’s Internet ecosystem, including the Japan Registry Services (JPRS), which manages the country’s top-level domain, and APNIC for regional coordination.

JPNIC participates in national and international Internet governance discussions and provides coordination and information resources to its members. Its work supports the stability and development of Japan’s Internet infrastructure, including routing and domain name systems.