Availability and Roadmap of Microsoft Entra External ID in Japan Region

Question

Hello,

I have a question regarding Microsoft Entra External ID.

We understand that Azure AD B2C new tenant creation will be stopped after May 1, 2025, and migration to Microsoft Entra External ID is recommended.

Therefore, we would like to inquire about the latest status regarding the General Availability (GA) of Microsoft Entra External ID in the Japan region. Could you please also share any information on its roadmap and future deployment plans for Japan?

The availability of Microsoft Entra External ID in Japan is crucial information for our customers currently using Azure AD B2C, as well as for those considering external identity integration in the future.

We appreciate your time and look forward to your response.

Answer 1

Hi @FUJIWARA Takamichi

Thank you for contacting Q&A Forum. Regarding your inquiry, Microsoft has not published a region-specific roadmap for Japan regarding Microsoft Entra External ID. However, you can monitor the latest region-specific updates and deployment plans through these relevant and official resources:

• Microsoft Entra releases and announcements - Microsoft Entra | Microsoft Learn - This page is updated monthly and includes all new features, previews, and GA announcements across Microsoft Entra products. It’s the best place to monitor for any future updates specific to Japan or other regions.
• Microsoft regional account managers
• Azure regional service availability updates
• Microsoft Japan official blog or partner channels

For migration from Azure B2C tenant to Microsoft Entra External ID, please follow this link: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/external-id/customers/how-to-migrate-users
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