Yahoo! Japan Ends Service in Europe and UK
Yahoo! Japan announced on April 6, 2022, the discontinuation of its services in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom. The company cited difficulties in maintaining a consistent service environment in these regions as the reason for the change.
The decision affects a wide range of Yahoo! Japan services, impacting users across the EEA and UK who previously accessed them. While the company expressed regret for any inconvenience, the statement emphasized the challenges involved in providing ongoing support in these areas.
“Please be informed that from Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Yahoo! JAPAN’s services are no longer available to our users in the EEA (European Economic Area) and the United Kingdom, as it has been persistent by Yahoo! JAPAN that providing a continuous service environment in these regions would be arduous. Please note that services listed under “Services available after Wednesday,April 6,2022” below will continue to be available,” the company stated in its proclamation.
For users in Japan, however, access to all Yahoo! Japan services remains unaffected. The company clarified this point, ensuring Japanese users that service continuity would not be impacted.
“Please note that all Yahoo! JAPAN services are accessible after this date if access is made from Japan,” the announcement further clarified.
While most services were discontinued, Yahoo! Japan acknowledged that some limited functionality would remain available. Specifically, certain aspects of yahoo! Japan Mail will continue to operate, even though wiht restrictions. Details regarding these restrictions were provided in a separate japanese-language support document.
“Some Yahoo! JAPAN Mail functions will be restricted. Please click here for details. (Japanese only),” the company noted.
The company concluded its announcement with an apology for any disruption caused by the service termination. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding,” the statement concluded.
For those seeking further facts on the member states of the EEA, a link to a relevant resource was provided. This additional information helps users understand the geographical scope of the service changes.
This decision by Yahoo! Japan highlights the complexities of maintaining global online services and the challenges companies face in balancing accessibility with operational feasibility. The impact on users in the EEA and UK underscores the importance of considering regional regulations and infrastructure when providing internet-based services.