.nhk
.nhk is a brand extension, run by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) since 2014. Only Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nhk names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 4 June 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.nhk |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/nhk |
Look up a .nhk domain
The .nhk registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .nhk domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .nhk extension?
Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) is the registry operator for .nhk. The registry keeps the list of every .nhk name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .nhk domain?
Only Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nhk names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .nhk created?
.nhk was added to the DNS root zone on 4 June 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .nhk domain?
The .nhk registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.nhk. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .nhk signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .nhk zone is signed, so a .nhk domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.