All TLDs / .nhk

What is .nhk?

The short answer
.nhk is a brand top-level domain, operated by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK). It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK)

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .nhk a real domain extension?

Yes — .nhk is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .nhk?

.nhk is operated by Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), per the IANA root database.

What is .nhk used for?

.nhk is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .nhk domain?

No. .nhk is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.