the possible introduction of a limited number of IDN gTLDs

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This PDF was created on April 30, 2010 and last updated on May 3,2010.

IDN Fast Track Implementation Plan
IDNF
Initiated: July 2008
IDN stands for Internationalized Domain Names, the ability to use web domains in localized non-ASCII characters. In ICANN’s technical definition of “policy development,” this Working Group has completed its tasks, and IDNs have moved into the implementation phase. This group is discussing issues surrounding the possible introduction of a limited number of IDN gTLDs for Council/Board consideration (http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/).

[dave_5]

Would like to see Hebrew among the first ones.
Hebrew and Arabic (RTL)

[rhys]

On October 17, 2008 Japan submitted their form with positive intent to obtain IDN ccTLD fast track approval. They said they expected to comply with requirements "in a year". Egypt stated they would be ready to comply "in 6 months". As Egypt just launched, does this mean that Japan is merely 6 months away from launching .日本　or .日本国　?

http://www.icann.org/en/topics/idn/fast-track/interest/gov-japan.pdf