Yahoo! JAPAN has announced that as of Wednesday, April 6, 2022, its services will no longer be available in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The decision was made due to the challenges of providing a continuous service environment in these regions. However, it is important to note that certain services will still be accessible after this date.
Users in Japan will still be able to access all Yahoo! JAPAN services without any restrictions. The company apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause and expresses gratitude for understanding from its users.
For more information on the member states of the EEA, users can visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s website [here](https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/area/osce/s_kikou.html).
Additionally, after April 6, 2022, some functions of Yahoo! JAPAN Mail will be restricted. Users can find more details about these restrictions by clicking [here](https://support.yahoo-net.jp/PccOverseasuse/s/article/H000013791) (Japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN’s decision to discontinue its services in the EEA and the United Kingdom reflects the challenges faced by companies in providing seamless services across different regions. While this may inconvenience some users, the company remains committed to delivering high-quality services to its customers.
How will the restrictions on certain functions of Yahoo! JAPAN Mail affect users after April 6, 2022
Yahoo! JAPAN has made the decision to cease its services in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom starting from Wednesday, April 6, 2022. This choice was driven by the difficulties in maintaining a seamless service experience in these regions. However, it’s worth noting that certain services will still be accessible even after this date.
Users in Japan will continue to have unrestricted access to all Yahoo! JAPAN services. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this decision and deeply appreciate the understanding and support from our users.
For more information on the member states of the EEA, please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s website [here](https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/area/osce/s_kikou.html).
Additionally, starting from April 6, 2022, certain functions of Yahoo! JAPAN Mail will be subject to restrictions. Users can find more detailed information regarding these limitations by clicking [here](https://support.yahoo-net.jp/PccOverseasuse/s/article/H000013791) (Japanese only).
Yahoo! JAPAN’s decision to discontinue services in the EEA and the United Kingdom highlights the challenges faced by companies when providing seamless services across different regions. Although this may cause inconvenience to some users, we remain committed to delivering high-quality services to all our valued customers.
“Disappointing news for Yahoo! JAPAN users in the EEA and UK. Hope alternative options will emerge soon to fill the void left by the service’s unavailability.”