Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the EEA and UK
Effective April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN ceased providing services to users located within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The company cited difficulties in maintaining a continuous service surroundings in these regions as the reason for the discontinuation.
Users attempting to access Yahoo! JAPAN from within the EEA and UK will no longer be able to do so. Though, all Yahoo! JAPAN services remain fully accessible to users accessing them from within Japan.
While most services are unavailable, some limited functions, such as certain Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features, may still be accessible. Further details on these limited functions can be found on the Yahoo! JAPAN help pages (Japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN has apologized for any inconvenience caused by this change.
What steps should users who relied on Yahoo! JAPAN Auction site take to mitigate the loss of access?
Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in the EEA and UK: Q&A
Following the original articleS announcement that Yahoo! JAPAN services are no longer available in the European Economic area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, here’s a breakdown to address common questions:
- Why did Yahoo! JAPAN stop offering services in the EEA and UK?
- The official reason given was “difficulties in maintaining a continuous service surroundings.” This likely relates to the complexities of complying with regulations like GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and other regional requirements within the EEA and UK, making ongoing operations too challenging or costly for Yahoo! JAPAN.
- Can I still access yahoo! JAPAN from the EEA or UK?
- No. As of April 6, 2022, access is blocked. Trying to visit yahoo! JAPAN from the UK or EEA will not work.
- Are *all* Yahoo! JAPAN services unavailable?
- While most services are blocked, some limited functions, like certain Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features, might still be accessible depending on your location, but the exact available features are limited. Check the Yahoo! JAPAN help pages (Japanese only) for further details.
- What if I used Yahoo! JAPAN Mail? Can I still access my emails?
- Access to your Yahoo! JAPAN Mail depends on the features that remain available. The details are located on the Yahoo! JAPAN help pages but written in Japanese. If you need to access your Yahoo! JAPAN Mail, consider using a translation tool to understand those pages, if they are available.
- can I use a VPN to access Yahoo! JAPAN?
- While technically a VPN (Virtual Private Network) might allow you to bypass location restrictions, attempting to do so may violate Yahoo! JAPAN’s terms of service. This is not recommended.
- What about the Yahoo! JAPAN auction site?
- Access to the Yahoo! JAPAN auction site (Yahoo! Auctions) is also unavailable.This includes the ability to bid, buy, or sell products.Many users in the UK and EEA who used the auction site have been impacted.
- Are there any choice Japanese services I can use?
- Yes, other Japanese services and websites may still be available in the EEA and UK, depending on their individual policies. consider doing a search online for alternatives if you require specific facts from the Japanese market, or if you are a fan of Japanese culture.
This discontinuation highlights the challenges global companies face in navigating varying regional regulations. If you relied on Yahoo! JAPAN services, you’ll need to find alternative solutions or change your geographical location if you wish to persist using their services.
