Yahoo! JAPAN services Discontinued in the EEA and UK
Effective April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN services are no longer accessible to users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. yahoo! JAPAN 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 find services unavailable. However, all Yahoo! JAPAN services remain fully accessible from within Japan.
The company has issued an apology for any inconvenience caused by this service change.
Limited Services Still accessible
Some limited functions, such as specific Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features, might still be available. Details regarding these limited functions can be found on the yahoo! JAPAN help page (Japanese only).
Besides using a VPN (with potential terms of service violations), what alternative resources are suggested for accessing Japan-related content from the EEA or UK?
Yahoo! JAPAN services Discontinued in the EEA and UK
Effective April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN services are no longer accessible to users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom.yahoo! JAPAN cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service habitat in these regions as the reason for the discontinuation.
Users attempting to access Yahoo! JAPAN from the EEA and UK will find services unavailable. However, all Yahoo! JAPAN services remain fully accessible from within Japan.
The company has issued an apology for any inconvenience caused by this service change.
Limited Services Still accessible
Some limited functions, such as specific Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features, might still be available. Details regarding these limited functions can be found on the yahoo! JAPAN help page (Japanese only).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why did Yahoo! JAPAN stop providing services in the EEA and UK?
- Yahoo! JAPAN stated that it was tough to maintain a consistent service environment due to regulations and other complexities within the EEA and UK.
- Can I still access Yahoo! JAPAN if I’m in the EEA or UK?
- No,the main yahoo! JAPAN services are unavailable in these regions. However,you might be able to access some limited mail features. Consider using a VPN to access Yahoo! Japan (Note that using a VPN may violate terms of service, so check before you do!).
- What specific services are affected?
- The majority of Yahoo! JAPAN services are affected, including the main portal, search, news, and other features. Specific functions that might work are located on the yahoo! JAPAN help site.
- what about my Yahoo! JAPAN Mail account? Can I still use it?
- Some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features might still be accessible, but this is not guaranteed.check the Yahoo! JAPAN help page (in Japanese) for further details on limited features.
- Will Yahoo! JAPAN ever return to the EEA and UK?
- There’s no official facts about a potential return. However, the situation could change in the future. Keep an eye on Yahoo! JAPAN’s official announcements.
- Is there any alternative to Yahoo! JAPAN for accessing Japan-related content?
- Yes, you can use other Japanese news and information sources, or use a VPN to access Japanese content. Japanese search engines such as Google Japan are available.
While access to core Yahoo! JAPAN services is restricted, alternative information sources and limited features may still be available. Stay informed about changes and explore yoru options!
