Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the EEA and UK
Effective April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN ceased providing its services to users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The company cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment in these regions as the reason for the discontinuation.
Users attempting to access Yahoo! JAPAN from the EEA and UK will no longer be able to utilize the majority of its services. However,access to Yahoo! JAPAN remains available for users accessing the platform from within Japan.
Limited Services Still Accessible
While most Yahoo! JAPAN services are no longer available in the EEA and UK, some limited functions may persist. Notably, some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions may still be accessible, albeit with restrictions.
Further details regarding specific limitations on Yahoo! JAPAN Mail can be found at (Japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN Apologizes for Inconvenience
Yahoo! JAPAN has issued an apology for any inconvenience caused by this service termination and expressed gratitude for users’ understanding. The decision reflects the challenges faced by the company in providing services across diverse regulatory and operational landscapes.
If I had data or content stored within a discontinued Yahoo! JAPAN service, is there a way to retrieve it from the EEA or UK?
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the EEA adn UK: Q&A
Here’s a quick Q&A addressing key points about the Yahoo! JAPAN service discontinuation in the EEA and UK:
What happened?
Yahoo! JAPAN stopped providing services to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom on April 6, 2022.
Why did Yahoo! JAPAN discontinue services?
The company cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment across the diverse regulatory and operational landscapes of these regions. Basically, it got too elaborate to offer the same services everywhere.
Can I still use Yahoo! JAPAN if I’m in the EEA or UK?
No, the majority of services are unavailable. Tho, some limited functions, such as portions of yahoo! JAPAN Mail, may still be accessible, though with restrictions.
Are there any services I can still use?
Possibly, some parts of Yahoo! JAPAN Mail.However, specific limitations are outlined in Japanese only.
Where can I find more facts about the limitations?
Specific details about the limitations on Yahoo! JAPAN Mail can be found on the website (Japanese only).
What if I’m traveling to Japan?
If you are accessing Yahoo! JAPAN from within Japan, you should still have full access to the platform.
Did Yahoo! JAPAN apologize?
Yes, Yahoo! JAPAN issued an apology for any inconvenience caused by the service termination.
This discontinuation highlights the challenges of providing global online services. Please consider the service limitations when attempting to access the platform.
