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, the company announced. The decision stems from challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment in those regions.
Users in the EEA and UK will no longer be able to access the majority of Yahoo! JAPAN’s services. However, access to all Yahoo! JAPAN services remains available to users accessing the internet from within Japan.
Limited services Remain Available
While most services are discontinued, certain functionalities of Yahoo! JAPAN Mail may still be accessible, albeit with restrictions.See details (Japanese only).
What is the key distinction between Yahoo! JAPAN and the global yahoo! service regarding this service discontinuation?
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, the company announced. The decision stems from challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment in those regions.
Users in the EEA and UK will no longer be able to access the majority of Yahoo! JAPAN’s services. However, access to all Yahoo! JAPAN services remains available to users accessing the internet from within Japan.
Limited services Remain Available
While most services are discontinued, certain functionalities of Yahoo! JAPAN Mail may still be accessible, albeit with restrictions.See details (japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinuation: Q&A
Why did Yahoo! JAPAN leave the EEA and UK?
The core reason cited was the difficulty in providing a consistent service experience across these regions. This likely involved complexities related to data privacy regulations (like GDPR in the EEA) and other legal requirements, making it challenging and costly to operate.
What specific services are affected?
The vast majority of Yahoo! JAPAN services are inaccessible. This includes popular offerings like the search engine, news portals, and other content platforms. However, the article does state that some functionality of Yahoo! JAPAN Mail might still be available, though with limitations.
Can I still use Yahoo! JAPAN if I live in the EEA or UK?
In most cases, no. Direct access to Yahoo! JAPAN services is blocked. You would need to be physically located in Japan to access the full suite of services. Trying to use a VPN to bypass the restrictions is generally against the terms of service and may also not work effectively.
what about my Yahoo! JAPAN Mail account?
The article mentions that some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functionality might still be available.However, details are only available in Japanese. This suggests that even if accessible, the service could be significantly limited compared to its pre-discontinuation state.
is this related to the global Yahoo! services?
No. This discontinuation specifically applies to Yahoo! JAPAN,which operates as a separate entity largely focused on the Japanese market. Yahoo! (the global service) continues to operate independently in the EEA and UK.
While the loss of Yahoo! JAPAN services in the EEA and UK is unfortunate for former users of the services, it highlights the complexities of operating in different regulatory environments.
