Google, a Web giant worldwide but long a mere runner-up in Japan’s online market, has harnessed its technology to raise its brand and social networking identity in this country. Google was also quick in the early hours of the disaster to assemble a Person Finder site that helped people learn of the status of friends and relatives affected by the earthquake and tsunami. Analysts say it is too soon to tell whether Google’s efforts have translated into a larger share of search or online advertising since the quake. Read More
