Yahoo! JAPAN Services Cease in UK and EEA

Users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom are experiencing service disruptions as Yahoo! JAPAN withdraws its offerings from these regions starting April 6, 2022.

Service Restrictions Implemented

Yahoo! JAPAN has announced that its services are no longer accessible to users in the EEA and the UK. The company cited difficulties in maintaining a continuous service environment in these specific geographical areas as the reason for this decision.

Despite the broad withdrawal, certain Yahoo! JAPAN services will continue to be available. These exceptions are detailed below, though users should be aware that some functions within Yahoo! JAPAN Mail may be restricted. Specific details regarding these mail function limitations are available via a provided link.

Access to all Yahoo! JAPAN services remains unaffected for users located within Japan. The company issued a statement apologizing for any inconvenience caused by these changes and expressing gratitude for user understanding.

EEA Membership Clarified

For clarity on which countries constitute the European Economic Area, a link has been provided to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s website.

Continuing Services and Support

While many services are unavailable, some Yahoo! JAPAN functionalities persist in the affected regions. Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will see specific limitations, with further information available through a dedicated support article, which is exclusively in Japanese.

The digital content industry has seen significant shifts due to data privacy regulations like the GDPR, which impacts companies operating within the EEA. For instance, in 2023, Meta faced record fines in the EU related to its data handling practices, highlighting the complex regulatory landscape (source: Reuters).