Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in teh EEA and UK
as of April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN has ceased providing services to users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, citing difficulties in maintaining a continuous service environment in those regions.The company has apologized for any inconvenience caused by this decision.
Continued Access from Japan
All Yahoo! JAPAN services remain fully accessible for users accessing them from within Japan.
Limited Service Availability
While most services are discontinued, some limited functions, such as specific Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features, may still be available. Details regarding these limited functions can be found on Yahoo! JAPAN’s help pages (Japanese only).
Are there any alternative Japanese services available to users in the EEA and UK that offer similar functionality to those discontinued by yahoo! JAPAN?
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the EEA and UK: Your FAQs answered
As of April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN stopped providing services to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. This decision was due to challenges in maintaining service in those regions.the company expressed regret for any inconvenience.
Q&A: Your Burning Yahoo! JAPAN Questions Answered
- Why did Yahoo! JAPAN pull out of the EEA and UK?
- The official reason given was difficulties in maintaining a continuous service environment. This likely points to complexities in complying with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other regional regulations, making it expensive and administratively challenging to operate within those territories.
- Can I still access Yahoo! JAPAN if I’m in the EEA or UK?
- no. The vast majority of Yahoo! JAPAN services are unavailable if you are physically located in the EEA or UK.This includes popular services like search, news, and many others.
- What about Yahoo! JAPAN Mail? Is it completely gone?
- While most services are unavailable, some limited functions, like specific Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features, *may* still be available. However, details are only available on Yahoo! JAPAN’s help pages, which are in Japanese. This could mean limited email access, but the full scope is unclear without Japanese language proficiency or translation.
- What if I’m traveling to Japan? Will I have access then?
- Yes! All Yahoo! JAPAN services remain fully accessible for users *accessing them from within Japan*. So, if you’re visiting the country, you’ll be able to enjoy the full range of services as usual.
- Could this happen to other services?
- Regulatory compliance is an ongoing challenge for global tech companies. While it’s impossible to predict the future, this situation highlights the impact of regional laws and regulations on internet service availability. Keep an eye out for updates from your favorite online services.
This decision underscores the increasing complexities of operating a global online service.If you where impacted by the service discontinuation, we hope this clarifies the situation.
