Japan Neighborhoods vs OpenRegistry

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%96.7%
P50 · ms117363
P95 · ms7321313
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Japan Neighborhoods vs OpenRegistry: common questions

Which is more reliable, Japan Neighborhoods or OpenRegistry?

On our scheduled checks, Japan Neighborhoods leads on measured uptime — Japan Neighborhoods at 100% versus OpenRegistry at 98.0% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Japan Neighborhoods or OpenRegistry?

Japan Neighborhoods has the lower median latency in our checks — Japan Neighborhoods responds in 117 ms versus OpenRegistry at 363 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Japan Neighborhoods and OpenRegistry need an API key?

Japan Neighborhoods needs no key, while OpenRegistry requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Japan Neighborhoods first.

Can I call Japan Neighborhoods and OpenRegistry from the browser?

Yes — both Japan Neighborhoods and OpenRegistry send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Japan Neighborhoods and OpenRegistry free for commercial use?

Japan Neighborhoods has unclear commercial terms, and OpenRegistry has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.