yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK
As of April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN services are no longer accessible to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The decision was made due to challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment in those regions.
Users accessing the service from within Japan will still be able to use all yahoo! JAPAN services without interruption.
While a full shutdown has occurred in the EEA and UK, some limited functionality may remain available. However, restrictions apply to certain Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features outside of Japan.Further details on these restrictions are available (Japanese only).
Service Continuity
Users located in Japan can continue to access all Yahoo! JAPAN Services.
What steps should users in the EEA or UK take to understand how their Yahoo! JAPAN data will be handled following the service discontinuation?
yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK
As of April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN services are no longer accessible to users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The decision was made due to challenges in maintaining a consistent service environment in those regions.
Users accessing the service from within Japan will still be able to use all yahoo! JAPAN services without interruption.
While a full shutdown has occurred in the EEA and UK, some limited functionality may remain available. However, restrictions apply to certain Yahoo! JAPAN Mail features outside of Japan.Further details on these restrictions are available (Japanese only).
Service Continuity
Users located in Japan can continue to access all Yahoo! JAPAN Services.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why were Yahoo! JAPAN services discontinued in the EEA and UK?
- The decision was primarily driven by difficulties in ensuring a consistent service experiance across these regions, likely due to regulatory and operational complexities.
- Can I still access Yahoo! JAPAN Mail from the EEA or UK?
- Limited functionality may remain, but restrictions apply. Detailed information on these restrictions is available, but only in Japanese.
- Are there any workarounds to access Yahoo! JAPAN services?
- Unfortunately, there are no officially supported workarounds. Using a VPN might technically allow access,but this could violate the terms of service and is not recommended by Yahoo! JAPAN.
- What does the EEA comprise?
- The European economic Area includes the member states of the European Union (EU), plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
- What happens to my Yahoo! JAPAN data if I’m located in the EEA or UK?
- The specifics of how data was handled are not fully detailed in this declaration. It’s advisable to review Yahoo!’s privacy policies for the most accurate information regarding data retention and deletion.
While some services might be limited in the EEA and UK, users in Japan enjoy uninterrupted Yahoo! JAPAN access. Consider the service restrictions as you explore alternatives.
