# Osaka Running Man sign to go dark for major upgrade

> Osaka's iconic Glico Running Man sign will switch off on Nov 30 for a major redesign by spring 2027.
- Title: Osaka Running Man sign to go dark for major upgrade | Shortify
- Summary: Osaka's iconic Glico Running Man sign will switch off on Nov 30 for a major redesign by spring 2027. Osaka's Glico Running Man sign will go dark on November…
- Keywords: osaka, glico, running man, dotonbori, neon sign, led display, osaka district, iconic landmark, major makeover, spring 2027, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/life/2026/10/16/no-more-running-man-selfies-osakas-iconic-glico-sign-to-go-dark-from-nov-30-for-major-makeover/239298
- Published: 2026-10-16T11:16:14+00:00
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- Topics: osaka, glico, running man, dotonbori, neon sign, led display, osaka district, iconic landmark, major makeover, spring 2027, news, world
## Osaka Running Man sign
Osaka's famous Glico Running Man sign will switch off on November 30 for a major upgrade.
## First major renovation in over a decade
The sign will undergo its first major renovation in more than a decade before returning in spring 2027.
## Ezaki Glico company
Confectionery manufacturer Ezaki Glico, the company behind the sign, confirmed the upgrade will maintain the landmark's figure and pose.
## Current sign details
The sixth-generation sign stands 20m tall and 10.38m wide, lighting up Dotonbori since 2014.
## LED technology upgrade
The upgrade switches from static neon to dynamic LED displays while keeping the iconic runner pose.
## New design timeline
The seventh-generation sign will be unveiled in spring 2027 after the current sign goes dark on November 30.
## Why the upgrade?
The makeover is driven by aging LED components in the current sign that need replacement.
## Cultural significance
The sign has been part of Osaka's identity since 1935, watched over generations of visitors to Dotonbori.
## Last chance for selfies
Visitors will have until November 30 to capture the current sign before it goes dark for the upgrade.
## Key takeaway

Osaka's Glico Running Man sign will go dark on November 30 for a major upgrade before returning in spring 2027.