Glico Man, Electronic billboard at Ebisu Bridge, Dotonbori, Japan
The illuminated display features a running athlete figure with raised arms in victory pose against a backdrop of Osaka landmarks and 150,000 LED lights.
The Glico confectionery company installed the first version of this commercial sign in 1935 to promote their caramel candy that provided energy for running.
Thousands of visitors gather nightly on Ebisu Bridge to replicate the victory pose of the running figure while photographing this symbol of Osaka.
The electronic advertisement remains illuminated from sunset until midnight, with optimal viewing locations at Ebisu Bridge or the riverside balcony across from the sign.
The figure represents the distance of 300 meters that consumers could theoretically run with the energy from one piece of Glico caramel candy.
Location: Dōtonbori
Inception: 1935
Brand:
Address: 1-chōme-10-3 Dōtonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan 542-0071 Osaka 542-0071 Osaka
Phone: +81120917111
Website: https://glico.com/jp/health/contents/glicosign
GPS coordinates: 34.66893,135.50105
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:02
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