Glico Man Sign

Don't miss taking a photo with the iconic Glico Man sign, a famous landmark in Dotonbori.

In their own words: “We’re trying to look for the Glico Man. The Glico Man. I’ve only seen it online. I used to only see that in videos and in photos. That’s the iconic Glico Man.”

Capture the iconic pose with the Glico Running Man sign, a symbol of energy and vitality in Dotonbori since 1935.

In their own words: “next we have the iconic glyco running man sign and if you've ever wondered why this thing is so freaking famous it's actually been here since 1935 meaning it's been lighting up doodi for almost a century glyco the company behind the Beloved Pocky initially made caramel candies as a high energy treat ideal for athletes The Running Man and symbolizes this idea of energy and vitality which has made him a beloved figure for locals so when you come here you are basically legally required to get this shot and I usually recommend leaving the bridge and coming down here to the water and you can get usually a wider better shot without like a million people behind you”