Yahoo! JAPAN Services Exit UK and EEA
Users in Europe Face Service Blackout
As of Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN has ceased offering its services to users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom. The company cited difficulties in maintaining a continuous service environment in these regions.
Limited Access and Regional Differences
Yahoo! JAPAN stated that providing services in these specific geographical areas had become challenging. While most services are affected, some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will experience restrictions. Detailed information for these limited functions is available, though it is provided in Japanese.
Access to all Yahoo! JAPAN services remains available if users are connecting from within Japan.
User Impact and Apology
The company issued an apology for any disruption this decision may cause:
“We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.”
The European Economic Area includes a number of member states, with further information available via a link to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website.
This move impacts a significant digital user base. In 2022, the internet penetration rate in the UK stood at approximately 97%, with the EEA region also boasting high connectivity (Statista, 2024).
