Yahoo! JAPAN Abandons UK and EEA Markets
Global Tech Giant Cites Operational Hurdles for Service Withdrawal
Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom are no longer able to access Yahoo! JAPAN services as of April 6, 2022. The company has announced that maintaining service continuity in these regions has become unfeasible.
Service Reductions Announced
Yahoo! JAPAN has confirmed that most of its services are now unavailable to users located in the EEA and the UK. This decision impacts a significant portion of its user base in Europe. However, some specific functions will continue to operate.
Yahoo! JAPAN Mail will experience certain restrictions, with further details provided via a Japanese-language support page.
Access Remains Available from Japan
Despite the withdrawal from European markets, all Yahoo! JAPAN services are reported to remain fully accessible when accessed directly from Japan. This distinction highlights a targeted market decision rather than a complete global service cessation.
The company issued a statement expressing its regret for any disruption: We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.
The EEA comprises member states that adhere to specific economic and regulatory agreements. For a comprehensive list of these countries, refer to the official directory.
