Sep 16, 2023 · The Glico Running Man sign has been an iconic part of Osaka's Dotonbori district for decades now. But why is a posing runner so iconic?

Jan 2, 2025 · One of the most popular Instagrammable spot in Osaka is definitely the Glico Man located in Dotonbori. Everybody have seen this legendary sign that was designed by the Japanese confectionery company Glico. This running man has been there for more than 80 years now! Bu do you actually know why Glico is using this running man as a mascot?

One of the most well known landmarks in Osaka, The Glico running man has glowed over the Dotombori canal district for more than 80 years.

Dec 4, 2024 · Japan’s most famous sign and brilliant billboard, the Glico Man is a lit-up advertisement found in Dotonbori Osaka depicting a male athelete winning a race with his arms aloft as a sign of victory.

Since 2014, pedestrians have been able to enjoy the Glico Runner sprinting triumphantly in a variety of landscapes thanks to the installation of LED lights. Backgrounds include famous sightseeing destinations in Osaka, Tokyo, and Kyoto, as well as the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Big Ben in London, Niagara Falls, and more.

Dec 27, 2019 · Fortunato Catalon (left) shakes the hand of Prince Chichibu at the Far Eastern Olympic Games. The real mystery here is whether Catalon inspired the Glico running man we know today. Now for a little history on Glico.

Nov 23, 2021 · Perhaps the most photographed and recognizable neon signage in Japan is the Glico Man, an image of a runner crossing a finish line with both arms raised, seen from Ebisubashi bridge at Dotonbori...

The man usually runs on backgrounds of the four most famous locations in Osaka, including Osaka Castle, Kaiyukan, Kyocera Dome Osaka and Tsutenkaku. But in this article, we will show you the rare and unusual backgrounds of the famous Glico Man!

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Jun 19, 2013 · Where can I get posters of famous runners like Frank Shorter, Zatopek, and Ritzenhein that don't cost ridiculously prices?