Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK
effective April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN ceased offering its services within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The decision stems from challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment within these regions.
Continued Access from Japan
users accessing Yahoo! JAPAN from within Japan will continue to have full access to all services without interruption.
Limited Service Availability
While most services are discontinued, some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions may still be accessible, albeit with restrictions. Refer to the Yahoo! JAPAN help page (Japanese only) for specifics.
Apology for Inconvenience
Yahoo! JAPAN has issued an apology for any disruption this may cause to its users in the affected regions.
**Besides the limited accessibility of Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions, are there any other services offered by Yahoo! JAPAN that remain available to users in the EEA and UK after the discontinuation?**
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK
Effective April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN ceased offering its services within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The decision stems from challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment within thes regions.
Continued Access from Japan
Users accessing Yahoo! JAPAN from within Japan will continue to have full access to all services without interruption.
Limited Service availability
While most services are discontinued, some Yahoo! JAPAN mail functions may still be accessible, albeit with restrictions. Refer to the Yahoo! JAPAN help page (Japanese only) for specifics.
Apology for Inconvenience
Yahoo! JAPAN has issued an apology for any disruption this may cause to its users in the affected regions.
Frequently asked Questions
- Why did Yahoo! JAPAN discontinue services in the EEA and UK?
- The company cited challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment within these regions. This likely relates to compliance with evolving data privacy regulations like GDPR and potentially other operational complexities.
- What services are affected?
- Most Yahoo! JAPAN services are unavailable in the EEA and UK. This includes search, news aggregators, and other platform features. However, users may have limited access to some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions, but the specifics are only available on the Japanese help page.
- Can I still access Yahoo! JAPAN if I’m in the EEA or UK?
- Generally, no. The content is blocked for users in this region. You might consider using a VPN to connect to the service from a Japanese IP address, however, keep in mind that this may violate the terms of service and coudl have unintended consequences.
- Will Yahoo! JAPAN services return to the EEA and UK?
- This is not stated in the article, so the future of Yahoo! JAPAN in the EEA and UK remains uncertain. There is no information available regarding a possible return.
- Where can I find more information if I’m a japanese user?
- Those accessing Yahoo! JAPAN from within Japan can continue to use the services. If you need further help, refer to the Yahoo! JAPAN help pages (in Japanese).
Understanding the reasons behind yahoo! JAPAN’s decision helps users in the EEA and UK to manage their online expectations and explore option services.
