Yahoo! JAPAN Services Unavailable in UK and EEA

Digital Gate Closes for European Users

As of Wednesday, April 6, 2022, users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom can no longer access Yahoo! JAPAN’s primary services. The company cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment as the reason for this abrupt withdrawal.

Service Discontinuation Details

Yahoo! JAPAN has indicated that providing its full suite of services across these regions has become unfeasible. However, certain Yahoo! JAPAN services will continue to be available to users in the EEA and UK. Details on these remaining functionalities can be found via a provided link.

Users accessing Yahoo! JAPAN from within Japan will still be able to utilize all services without interruption.

The company issued a statement acknowledging the inconvenience, stating, We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

For information regarding EEA member states, a link has been provided.

Limited Functionality Remains

Among the services that will continue to operate, some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will experience restrictions. Specifics regarding these limitations are available through a dedicated support article, which is provided in Japanese.

This move comes as digital services increasingly navigate complex regulatory landscapes. For instance, in the EU, the Digital Services Act aims to create a safer digital space and holds online platforms more accountable for the content they host. (Source: European Commission)