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Hi-ho Email Verification
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Hi-ho.ne.jp is operated by Hi-Ho. The domain runs 1 mail exchange and SMTP is responsive, with 2 of 3 authentication standards in place.
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Disposable
No
Persistent addresses, not throwaway
SMTP Live
Yes
Mail server responds to SMTP handshake
MX Records
1
Mail exchangers
Mail Exchange (MX) Records for hi-ho.ne.jp Mail Exchange records. They tell other mail servers which hosts are responsible for receiving email at this domain, in priority order. Lower priority numbers are tried first.
#10
mx.mose-mail.jp 220.156.64.100
Reachable
SMTP Handshake
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol. We open a live SMTP connection to the primary MX and read the greeting banner. A response confirms the mail server is alive and accepting connections.
Responsive
BANNER220 hsmtpd-in-6.mose.c1101.xspmail.jp ESMTP
Primary mail server accepted SMTP connection and returned a banner during the live audit.
hi-ho.ne.jp Email Authentication SPF · DKIM · DMARC
SPF
Sender Policy Framework. A DNS record listing which servers are allowed to send mail for this domain. Receivers reject or flag mail from unauthorized servers.
Pass
TXTv=spf1 ip4:218.40.13.231 ip4:218.40.13.232 ip4:218.40.13.233 ip4:218.40.13.234 ip4:218.40.13.203 include:spf.hi-ho.ne.jp include:spf.mose-mail.jp -all
Authorized senders are defined and pass SPF policy.
DKIM
DomainKeys Identified Mail. The sending server cryptographically signs outbound mail with a private key, and receivers verify the signature using a public key in DNS.
Missing
No DKIM signature detected on common selectors for hi-ho.ne.jp.
No DKIM signature was detected. Receivers cannot verify the integrity of outbound mail.
DMARC
Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance. Tells receivers what to do when SPF or DKIM checks fail: none, quarantine, or reject.
None
TXTv=DMARC1; p=none; rua=mailto:rua-mpse@mpub.ne.jp
Monitoring only. Receivers take no action when SPF or DKIM fails.
hi-ho.ne.jp Domain Registration WHOIS · Nameservers · Registrar
RegisteredSeptember 21, 2007
Last UpdatedSeptember 30, 2025
ExpiresSeptember 30, 2026
Age18 years
TLD.ne.jp
Authoritative Nameservers (2)
- dns0.hi-ho.ne.jp
- dns1.hi-ho.ne.jp
Registrant
hi-ho Internet Service
About this Domain
About hi-ho.ne.jp
hi-ho.ne.jp is the email domain for hi-ho, a Japanese internet service provider operated by IIJ (Internet Initiative Japan). Hi-ho provides broadband, fiber, and mobile internet services across Japan, offering email accounts to subscribers through the hi-ho.ne.jp domain.
hi-ho.ne.jp supports SPF and DKIM authentication through IIJ enterprise infrastructure. DMARC policies follow standard Japanese ISP configurations. Full authentication alignment is important for delivery to hi-ho.ne.jp inboxes.
The hi-ho.ne.jp mail servers validate recipients during SMTP sessions and apply comprehensive filtering typical of Japanese ISP mail systems. Unfamiliar senders may experience greylisting and additional scrutiny.
For delivery to hi-ho.ne.jp, authenticate with SPF and DKIM, warm up IPs gradually, and comply with Japan's anti-spam regulations. Japanese ISPs are cautious with international senders, so establishing positive reputation through consistent, low-volume sending is recommended.
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Common Questions About hi-ho.ne.jp
Is hi-ho.ne.jp a disposable or temporary email provider?
No. hi-ho.ne.jp is not a disposable email provider. It is classified as ISP Email Provider operated by Hi-Ho and addresses on hi-ho.ne.jp are persistent rather than throwaway. Mail sent to a valid hi-ho.ne.jp mailbox reaches a real recipient.
How do I verify if a hi-ho.ne.jp email address is valid?
The fastest way to verify a hi-ho.ne.jp email address is to use our email checker. Enter any @hi-ho.ne.jp mailbox at the top of this page and our system performs a real-time SMTP handshake against hi-ho.ne.jp's mail servers, confirming whether the mailbox exists, is reachable, and is safe to send to. No email is ever delivered during the check.
Can I check if a hi-ho.ne.jp email exists without sending a message?
Yes. Our real-time email verification API connects directly to hi-ho.ne.jp's mail server, opens an SMTP session, and queries the mailbox using the RCPT TO command without ever transmitting an actual email. The server's response confirms whether the hi-ho.ne.jp mailbox is valid, full, or non-existent. The recipient never receives anything and never sees the check.
What are the MX records for hi-ho.ne.jp?
hi-ho.ne.jp currently publishes 1 mail exchange (MX) record. The primary MX is mx.mose-mail.jp, which is the first server contacted when other mail systems try to deliver email to a hi-ho.ne.jp address. The full list with priorities and IP addresses is in the MX Records panel above. MX records tell sending servers where to route email for hi-ho.ne.jp.
Does hi-ho.ne.jp use SPF, DKIM, and DMARC email authentication?
hi-ho.ne.jp has 2 of the 3 standard email authentication records in place: SPF, and DMARC (policy: none). Adding the missing layer(s) would tighten anti-spoofing protection and improve deliverability for legitimate hi-ho.ne.jp mail.
Why do emails to hi-ho.ne.jp bounce or get blocked?
Bounces from hi-ho.ne.jp usually fall into three buckets: the mailbox doesn't exist (5xx user unknown), the inbox is full, or your sending domain isn't authenticated to hi-ho.ne.jp's satisfaction. The fastest fix is to run each address through a free email verifier before you send, and to make sure your own SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are configured correctly so hi-ho.ne.jp's receivers trust you.
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Is it safe to accept signups from hi-ho.ne.jp email addresses?
Yes, with normal hygiene. hi-ho.ne.jp is a legitimate email service and signups from @hi-ho.ne.jp behave like any other real user. Pipe each address through a real-time email verifier API at the moment of signup to catch typos and dead mailboxes, but there is no need to block hi-ho.ne.jp by default.
What email format does hi-ho.ne.jp use for usernames?
Most hi-ho.ne.jp mailboxes follow common patterns like first.last@hi-ho.ne.jp, firstinitiallast@hi-ho.ne.jp, or first@hi-ho.ne.jp, but the actual local-part rules depend on Hi-Ho. The only reliable way to confirm whether a specific @hi-ho.ne.jp address exists is to run it through a free email verification tool. Guessing patterns will produce a high bounce rate and damage your sender reputation.
How is the hi-ho.ne.jp risk score calculated?
The 0-to-100 risk score for hi-ho.ne.jp combines disposable-domain classification, mail-server reachability, MX record presence and depth, SPF / DKIM / DMARC enforcement, DMARC policy strength, SMTP banner response, and domain age. Lower scores mean safer to send to. Disposable domains are pinned at the high end of the scale. The hi-ho.ne.jp score is recomputed on every audit so it always reflects the live state of the domain.
Is hi-ho.ne.jp a valid email domain?
Yes, hi-ho.ne.jp is a valid email domain operated by hi-ho (IIJ), a Japanese internet service provider offering broadband and fiber services across Japan.
Is hi-ho.ne.jp a disposable or temporary email service?
No, hi-ho.ne.jp is not a disposable or temporary email service. It is a permanent ISP email domain provided by hi-ho/IIJ to its internet subscribers in Japan.
What mail servers does hi-ho.ne.jp use?
hi-ho.ne.jp uses mail servers managed by IIJ infrastructure in Japan. The MX records direct inbound email to hi-ho gateways for filtering and delivery to subscriber mailboxes.
Can I send marketing emails to hi-ho.ne.jp addresses?
You can send marketing emails to hi-ho.ne.jp addresses with valid opt-in consent. Authenticate with SPF and DKIM, comply with Japanese anti-spam law, and honor unsubscribe requests promptly.
How do I verify a hi-ho.ne.jp email address?
You can verify a hi-ho.ne.jp email address using an email verification service that checks MX records and performs SMTP-level validation to confirm the mailbox is active and accepting email.