.sakura
.sakura is a generic extension, run by SAKURA internet Inc. since 2015. Anyone can register a .sakura name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | SAKURA internet Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 2 July 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.sakura/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.sakura |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/sakura |
Look up a .sakura domain
The .sakura registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .sakura 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 Something out of date?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 .sakura extension?
SAKURA internet Inc. is the registry operator for .sakura. The registry keeps the list of every .sakura name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .sakura domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .sakura name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .sakura created?
.sakura was added to the DNS root zone on 2 July 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .sakura domain?
The .sakura registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.sakura/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.sakura. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .sakura signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .sakura zone is signed, so a .sakura domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.