Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK
As of April 6, 2022, yahoo! JAPAN has ceased offering its services within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom.The company cited difficulties in maintaining a continuous service environment in these regions as the reason for the discontinuation. Users in the affected areas will no longer have access to the majority of Yahoo! JAPAN’s services.
Access Restrictions and Continued Services
While most services are unavailable,access to yahoo! JAPAN remains fully functional for users accessing the platform from within Japan.
Limited Yahoo! JAPAN Mail Functionality
Some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will continue to be accessible, albeit with restrictions. Details regarding these limitations are available (in Japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN has apologized for any inconvenience caused by this service termination.
**Besides email, are there any other Yahoo! JAPAN services that continue to function, albeit with restrictions, for users in the EEA and UK?**
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK
As of April 6, 2022, yahoo! JAPAN has ceased offering its services within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom.The company cited difficulties in maintaining a continuous service surroundings in these regions as the reason for the discontinuation. Users in the affected areas will no longer have access to the majority of Yahoo! JAPAN’s services.
Access Restrictions and Continued Services
While most services are unavailable,access to yahoo! JAPAN remains fully functional for users accessing the platform from within Japan.
Limited yahoo! JAPAN Mail Functionality
Some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will continue to be accessible, albeit with restrictions.Details regarding these limitations are available (in japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN has apologized for any inconvenience caused by this service termination.
frequently Asked Questions about Yahoo! JAPAN Service Discontinuation
Q: Why did yahoo! JAPAN stop offering its services in the EEA and UK?
A: Yahoo! JAPAN stated it was due to the challenges of maintaining a consistent service environment in these regions.
Q: What services are affected?
A: The majority of Yahoo! JAPAN’s services are no longer available in the EEA and UK.This likely includes news, search, and other content specific to japan.
Q: Can I still access Yahoo! JAPAN if I’m in the EEA or UK?
A: You may have limited access to Yahoo! JAPAN mail but most services are unavailable. Access is fully functional from within Japan.
Q: Are there any workarounds to access the full services from the EEA or UK?
A: Generally,no. As the service discontinuation is due to factors that affect the environment of the service, and not from a technical perspective, there is no workaround, such as using a VPN, that would be able to provide full access to Yahoo! JAPAN services.
Q: Where can I find more information about the limited mail functionality?
A: Details are provided in Japanese only and can be found on Yahoo! JAPAN’s website.
Q: This means I cannot use my Yahoo! JAPAN Mail account at all anymore?
A: You may be able to use some mail functionality. Please consult the information in Japanese on their website as mentioned above.
This discontinuation means users in the EEA and UK must find alternative services. Check the website for the limitations regarding email,and any other limited services.