Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the 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 in these regions.
Users in the EEA and UK will no longer be able to access the majority of Yahoo! JAPANS services. However, access to Yahoo! JAPAN services remains available for users accessing the platform from within Japan.
The company has expressed regret for any disruption this may cause to its users.
limited Services Still Accessible
Certain limited functions may still be accessible after April 6, 2022.
Note: Some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will be restricted.
What specific Yahoo! JAPAN services are affected by the discontinuation in the EEA and UK, besides the core functionalities?
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the EEA and UK – Q&A
Here’s a breakdown of Yahoo! JAPAN’s service withdrawal from the EEA and UK:
Frequently asked Questions:
- Why did Yahoo! JAPAN stop services in the EEA and UK?
- The primary reason given was the difficulty in maintaining a consistent service habitat that met regulatory and operational requirements across these regions. Think of it like trying to serve different recipes with different ingredients in multiple kitchens – it gets intricate!
- When did this change happen?
- Services were discontinued effective April 6,2022.
- What services are affected?
- The majority of Yahoo! JAPAN services are no longer accessible from the EEA and UK. This includes many core functions,but specific services like Yahoo! JAPAN mail may have limited functionality.
- Can I still access Yahoo! JAPAN services?
- yes,if you are accessing the platform from within Japan. If you’re traveling to Japan, you might be able to access them then, assuming your device settings allow.
- What about Yahoo! JAPAN Mail?
- Some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions are restricted. The exact nature of these restrictions wasn’t specified in the original announcement,so check your account or contact Yahoo! JAPAN support for specifics if you have a Yahoo! JAPAN Mail account.
- Is there anything I can do if I’m affected?
- If you are in the EEA or UK, and you are still interested in using Yahoo! JAPAN services you will have to use a VPN and set your location to Japan. However, keep in mind this may violate yahoo! JAPAN’s terms of service.
If you’re an affected user, keep an eye on Yahoo! JAPAN’s official announcements for any future updates or possible workarounds.
