Glico Signboard Dotonbori – Run into the frame!

🏃‍♂️ Glico Signboard Dotonbori – Run into the frame and take the same photo!

If you come to Japan and want a check-in photo that screams “real Osaka,” you have to visit the Glico Signboard in the heart of Dotonbori, a must-visit photo spot that no one misses! Even Japanese people say, “If you don’t pose running in front of the river, it’s like you haven’t really been to Osaka!” 😄📸

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📍 Location & Getting There
• Located in the heart of Dotonbori, a fantastic area for eating, sightseeing, walking, and shopping
• Take the MRT to Namba or Shinsaibashi Station, then walk into Dotonbori alley for about 5–10 minutes
• You’ll see the Dotonbori River and Ebisu-bashi Bridge, the popular spot for taking photos of the sign

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🏃‍♂️ What is the Glico Signboard?
• It’s an advertisement sign for the snack company Glico (the maker of Pocky!)
• The image shows a runner crossing the finish line with raised hands, a classic design that’s been here since 1935
• At night, LED lights change colors, making it super beautiful!

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📸 How to take a great photo
• Stand on Ebisu-bashi Bridge and pose running like the sign (arms and legs stretched out to the max 😂)
• Don’t forget to wait for the light change or take photos in the evening for extra beauty
• If you’re with friends, try a wide shot that shows the bridge + sign + river

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🍜 Explore & Taste around Dotonbori
• It’s not just about the sign! This area is a paradise for food lovers
• Try famous takoyaki, giant crab in front of Kani Doraku, Ichiran ramen
• Loads of shops selling souvenirs, clothes, cafes, and cosmetics

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🛍️ Souvenirs from Glico
• Right next to the sign is the Glico Official store! They have special flavored Pocky, souvenirs, and Glico sign-themed products
• Great for gifts or just have fun taking photos with the giant box

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✅ Summary for friends planning a trip
• The Glico Signboard is a landmark you should visit both day and night
• The atmosphere is lively and crowded but so much fun!
• It’s a classic spot that must be in your Osaka album
• Stop by to eat, stroll, and take that iconic running photo to finish your trip in style

If you come to Osaka and don’t take a running photo in front of the Glico Signboard, it’s really like you haven’t been! 🏃‍♂️📷✨