Yahoo! JAPAN Shuts Down Services in europe and the UK
Yahoo! JAPAN ceased operations in the european Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022. The company cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment in these regions as the reason for the withdrawal.
Users in the EEA and UK lost access to the majority of Yahoo! JAPAN services. However, access to all services remains available from within Japan.
Limited Services Remain
while most services are unavailable, certain Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will continue to operate, albeit with restrictions. Details about these limitations are available (in japanese only) at the provided link.
Yahoo! JAPAN expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by this decision.
Given yahoo! JAPAN’s withdrawal, what choice services could users in the EEA and UK consider for email, news, or other functionalities they previously used?
Yahoo! JAPAN Shuts Down Services in Europe and the UK
Yahoo! JAPAN ceased operations in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the united Kingdom on april 6, 2022. The company cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment in these regions as the reason for the withdrawal.
Users in the EEA and UK lost access to the majority of Yahoo! JAPAN services. Though, access to all services remains available from within Japan.
Limited Services Remain
While most services are unavailable, certain Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will continue to operate, albeit wiht restrictions. Details about these limitations are available (in Japanese only) at the provided link.
Yahoo! JAPAN expressed regret for any inconvenience caused by this decision.
Q&A: Yahoo! JAPAN’s European Exit
- Why did Yahoo! JAPAN leave Europe and the UK?
- Yahoo! JAPAN stated it was due to difficulties in providing a consistent service environment in the EEA and UK.
- What services are still available in Europe and the UK?
- Limited Yahoo! JAPAN mail functionality remains, but details about these restrictions are only available in Japanese.
- Can I still access all Yahoo! JAPAN services?
- Yes, but only if you are physically located in Japan.
- Was this a surprise?
- While the exact reasons weren’t widely publicized beforehand, the complexities of operating across different regulatory landscapes, especially regarding data privacy and content moderation, often lead to these types of decisions. The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) in the EEA and similar regulations in the UK may have played a role.
- What should I do if I used to rely on Yahoo! JAPAN services?
- If you relied on the services that are no longer offered, consider exploring alternative services that are available and compliant in your region. Ensure you back up any critically important data you might have stored on Yahoo! JAPAN services.
Yahoo! JAPAN’s decision highlights the evolving digital landscape and the challenges companies face in navigating international regulations. Stay informed about how these changes might impact your online activities.
