Yahoo! JAPAN: Notice to EEA & UK Customers
- JAPAN announced that as of April 6, 2022, its services are no longer accessible to users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom.The company cited...
- JAPAN apologized for any inconvenience caused by the change.
- JAPAN indicated that some services will continue to be available after April 6,2022.
Yahoo! JAPAN Ceases Services in European Economic Area and United Kingdom
TOKYO (AP) — Yahoo! JAPAN announced that as of April 6, 2022, its services are no longer accessible to users within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom.The company cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment in those regions as the reason for the discontinuation.
In a statement, Yahoo! JAPAN apologized for any inconvenience caused by the change. The company noted that all Yahoo! JAPAN services remain available to users accessing them from within Japan.
Limited Services Remain
While most services are discontinued,Yahoo! JAPAN indicated that some services will continue to be available after April 6,2022. Details on these specific services were not provided in the announcement.
*Note: Some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will be restricted.
EEA Information
*For more information on the member states of the EEA, please click here.
# Yahoo! JAPAN Services Discontinued in EEA and UK: A Comprehensive Guide
## What happened with Yahoo! JAPAN services in the EEA and UK?
On April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN stopped offering its services to users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom.
## why did Yahoo! JAPAN discontinue services in these regions?
The company stated that the reason for the discontinuation was difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment in the EEA and the UK.
## Are any Yahoo! JAPAN services *still* available in the EEA and UK?
The provided text states that most services are discontinued, but ”some services will continue to be available.” However, the proclamation did not provide specific details on wich services would remain accessible.
## What about Yahoo! JAPAN Mail?
The announcement stated that some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will be restricted.
## Where are Yahoo! JAPAN services still available?
All Yahoo! JAPAN services remain available to users accessing them from within Japan.
## What is the European economic Area (EEA)?
The EEA consists of the member states of the European Union (EU) plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
## How can I find more data about the EEA?
For more information on the member states of the EEA, you can click [here](https://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/area/osce/s_kikou.html).
## Key Dates Summary
here’s a quick recap of the notable date regarding Yahoo! JAPAN services:
| Event | Date | Affected Regions |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo! JAPAN services discontinued | April 6, 2022 | European economic Area (EEA) and United Kingdom |