Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the 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,citing challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment in these regions. Users attempting to access Yahoo! JAPAN from these locations will no longer be able to do so.
The company stated that providing continuous service in the EEA and UK proved difficult, leading to the decision to discontinue operations there.
Notably access to all Yahoo! JAPAN services remains available for users accessing the platform from within Japan.
Limited Services Remain Available
While most services are discontinued, some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will remain accessible, albeit with restrictions. Details about these restrictions are available (in Japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN has apologized for any inconvenience caused by this service disruption.
Are there any plans to restore full Yahoo! JAPAN service functionality in the EEA and UK in the future?
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the EEA and UK: Q&A
The following Q&A section clarifies the discontinuation of Yahoo! JAPAN services in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom as of April 6, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did Yahoo! JAPAN discontinue services in the EEA and UK?
- Maintaining a consistent service habitat in these regions proved challenging for Yahoo! JAPAN, leading to the decision to cease operations.
- Which services are affected?
- Most Yahoo! JAPAN services are discontinued. However, some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions remain available, although with restrictions. Details about these restrictions are available in Japanese only.
- Can I still access yahoo! JAPAN services?
- Yes, if you are accessing the platform from within Japan. Users in the EEA and UK can no longer access most services.
- What should I do if I’m in the EEA or UK and need to access Yahoo! JAPAN Mail?
- Details regarding the limited mail services and restrictions are only available in Japanese. You may need to use a translation service to understand the facts.
- Is there any alternative to Yahoo! JAPAN mail?
- Yes,Yahoo! offers a redesigned Yahoo Mail with features like a Priority Inbox and AI-generated one-line previews [[1](https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/)]
This information should help clarify the impact of Yahoo! JAPAN’s discontinuation of services in the EEA and UK. For users in Japan or needing to access the limited mail services, further information might potentially be available in Japanese.
