Dotonbori Osaka Japan

The Glico running man is one of the most well known landmarks in Osaka. This huge, brightly lit sign has glowed over the Dotombori canal in Osaka‘s premier shopping and entertainment district for more than 80 years. Dating back to 1935, the sign has had several overhauls and been altered to celebrate various sporting triumphs through the years. Temporary alterations include when Japan hosted the Soccer World Cup and supporting the mighty Hanshin Tigers, Osaka’s baseball team. The current sign, recognized as the 6th generation, is the first to use LED technology, where the previous versions were all neon. This new technology will allow even more special events celebrated via the huge billboard.#localguides #historicallandmarks #familytrip #japan #osaka M