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==History==

==History==

The history of the Japanese Internet is based on four networks, which were instrumental in the establishment of JPNIC. The networks include Japanese University Network ([[JUNET]]), Widely Integrated Distributed Environment([[WIDE]]), Todai International Science Network ([[TISN]]), and [[JAIN]].<ref>[http://www.nic.ad.jp/en/profile/history/origin.html History]</ref>

The history of the Japanese Internet is based on four networks, which were instrumental in the establishment of JPNIC. The networks are: The Japanese University Network ([[JUNET]]), Widely Integrated Distributed Environment([[WIDE]]), Todai International Science Network ([[TISN]]), and [[JAIN]].<ref>[http://www.nic.ad.jp/en/profile/history/origin.html History]</ref>

In 1984, [[Jun Murai]], a computer scientist known as the '''Father of Japanese Internet''' established JUNET which serves as the cornerstone of Japan's Internet. In 1988, Murai created the WIDE Project a research group to further develop JUNET, and it serves as a foundation for research, development, operations and industrial innovations in computer communications.WIDE became the backbone of Japan’s Internet and it was the first transfer control protocol/Internet protocol (IP) network in the Asia-Pacific region.<ref>[http://www.wide.ad.jp/news/press/20110329-IEEE-e.html Jun Murai]</ref>

In 1984, [[Jun Murai]], a computer scientist known as the '''Father of Japanese Internet''' established JUNET, which as the cornerstone of Japan's Internet and its development. In 1988, Murai created the [[WIDE]] Project, a research group to further develop JUNET, which served as a foundation for research, development, operations and industrial innovations in computer communications. WIDE became the backbone of Japan’s Internet and it was the first transfer control protocol/Internet protocol (IP) network in the Asia-Pacific region.<ref>[http://www.wide.ad.jp/news/press/20110329-IEEE-e.html Jun Murai]</ref>

In 1989, TISN was set-up as a volunteer-based research WAN interconneting research institutes for science and technology. It is linked to WIDE and JAIN, with communication speeds of 48-64 Kbps. TISN connects to the internet in the US through the Universoty of Hawaii by 128 Kbps cable.JAIN was developed the same year by a research group for the interconnection of campus LANs in Japan.<ref>[http://kamome.lib.ynu.ac.jp/dspace/bitstream/10131/3952/3/jpwan.pdf Wide Area Networks in Japan]</ref>

In 1989, [[TISN]] was set-up as a volunteer-based research [[WAN]], interconnecting research institutes for science and technology. It was linked to WIDE and JAIN, with communication speeds of 48-64 Kbps. TISN connects to the internet in the US through the Universoty of Hawaii by 128 Kbps cable. JAIN was developed the same year by a research group for the interconnection of campus [[LAN]]s in Japan.<ref>[http://kamome.lib.ynu.ac.jp/dspace/bitstream/10131/3952/3/jpwan.pdf Wide Area Networks in Japan]</ref>

The expansion of Japanese Internet paved the way to establishment of JNIC in 1991 for registration and information services of JP domain names using specific documented rules.In 1993, JNIC was reorganized as JPNIC, an organization with internet service providers as members. JPNIC was established to anticipate the mushrooming of the commercial use of internet in the future.Jun Murai was the first president of JPNIC. In 1997 The Japanese government officially recognized JPNIC as a non-profit organization responsible in handling IP adress and domain name registration operating for the benefit of the public.<ref>[http://www.nic.ad.jp/en/profile/history/origin.html History]</ref>  

The expansion of the Japanese Internet led to the establishment of JNIC in 1991. It was responsible for the registration and information services of [[.jp]] domain names using specific documented rules. In 1993, JNIC was reorganized as JPNIC, an organization with internet service providers as members. JPNIC was established to anticipate the mushrooming of the commercial use of the internet in the future. Jun Murai was the first president of JPNIC. In 1997 The Japanese government officially recognized JPNIC as a non-profit organization responsible in handling IP adress and domain name registration operating for the benefit of the public.<ref>[http://www.nic.ad.jp/en/profile/history/origin.html History]</ref>  

Subsequently in 2002, JPRS signed the [[ccTLD]] sponsorship agreement with ICANN and JPNIC officially transferred the responsibility of  management and registration of the JP domain names to JPRS. In 2004, the Internet Governance Task Force (IGTF) <ref>[http://www.igtf.jp/e/ IGTF]</ref> and VoIP/SIP System Interoperability Task Force <ref>[http://www.nic.ad.jp/en/voip-sip-tf/ VOIP]</ref> were established. In June 2005, Dr. Shegeki Goto succeeded Jun Murai as President of JPNIC. Murai  received the 2005 Jon Postel Award.<ref>[http://www.nic.ad.jp/en/profile/history/origin.html Timeline]</ref>

Subsequently in 2002, JPRS signed the [[ccTLD]] sponsorship agreement with ICANN and JPNIC, which officially transferred the responsibility of  management and registration of the .jp domain names to JPRS. In 2004, the [[IGTF|Internet Governance Task Force]],<ref>[http://www.igtf.jp/e/ IGTF]</ref> and [[VoIP]]/[[SIP]] System Interoperability Task Force <ref>[http://www.nic.ad.jp/en/voip-sip-tf/ VOIP]</ref> were established. In June 2005, Dr. [[Shegeki Goto]] succeeded Jun Murai as President of JPNIC. Murai  received the 2005 [[Jon Postel Award]].<ref>[http://www.nic.ad.jp/en/profile/history/origin.html Timeline]</ref>

 

==Services==

==Services==