In almost all the world, Google is a search engine most used. But in some areas of Japan, Google is still inferior to its predecessor, including Yahoo!. Although Google has opened an office in Tokyo since 2001, but still less than Yahoo! Japan, operated by one service provider, Softbank. Currently 56.5% of Internet searches done in Japan through Yahoo!, Far above Google is only 33.7%.Earlier this year Google's version of the Japanese have a different appearance, not like in other world regions. Google in Japan does not appear simple but is more lively and full with a link to YouTube, Gmail and other Google services. They want the Japanese people, who liked the graphics, will be more interested. Google also advertised heavily. They even hired 2500 hot air balloon and allow the person being passed, the balloon rises.
For Google, the Japanese market is very important, so necessary to pursue the position of Yahoo!. Currently 90 million Japanese citizens connected Internet. Of that amount, one third also used the Internet via their mobile phone. Every day, an average of 10 million video clips downloaded from YouTube by the Japanese people via their mobile phone.
Yahoo! win, either because the company is the first Internet search engine top. In addition, Yahoo! Japan ,although 35 percent stake owned by Yahoo! United States, the Japanese saw it as a local company.
Google stuttering was apparent when the company introduced the service "Street View" Japanese version. With this service, users can view the photos of the road. But the Japanese protested that disturb the privacy of this service, let alone the streets of the country's very narrow. So they are forced to take a picture with a camera that re-position a foot lower than the original.
Google Earth was also criticized in Japan since ancient map set contains the places where Japanese castaway occupancy. In Japan, the issue is still controversial pariah until now and if the former dwelling of the pariah was revealed, could make the inhabitants affected.
But Google did not give up. For example, Google Map, unlike the U.S. version. In the United States, the map will point to the center of town. In Japan, the map will point to the train station or bus station, local residents refer to rely on public transportation.
For Google, the Japanese market is very important, so necessary to pursue the position of Yahoo!. Currently 90 million Japanese citizens connected Internet. Of that amount, one third also used the Internet via their mobile phone. Every day, an average of 10 million video clips downloaded from YouTube by the Japanese people via their mobile phone.
Yahoo! win, either because the company is the first Internet search engine top. In addition, Yahoo! Japan ,although 35 percent stake owned by Yahoo! United States, the Japanese saw it as a local company.
Google stuttering was apparent when the company introduced the service "Street View" Japanese version. With this service, users can view the photos of the road. But the Japanese protested that disturb the privacy of this service, let alone the streets of the country's very narrow. So they are forced to take a picture with a camera that re-position a foot lower than the original.
Google Earth was also criticized in Japan since ancient map set contains the places where Japanese castaway occupancy. In Japan, the issue is still controversial pariah until now and if the former dwelling of the pariah was revealed, could make the inhabitants affected.
But Google did not give up. For example, Google Map, unlike the U.S. version. In the United States, the map will point to the center of town. In Japan, the map will point to the train station or bus station, local residents refer to rely on public transportation.
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