Neon signs are luminous-tube signs that contain neon or other inert gases at a low pressure. Applying a high voltage (usually a few thousand volts) makes the gas glow brightly.
The running man in the middle has been a famous landmark of Osaka since its initial construction in 1919. It bears the Glico running man on a blue race track as well as some of Osaka's other famous landmarks in the background.
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Nexus - Richard Wilkinson 53 months ago | reply
Marvelous colours and detail viewed large.Great work.
shaire productions 53 months ago | reply
Great photo. Love the brilliance of the colors.
tourlover 51 months ago | reply
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Light and Color, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
twkozlowski 7 months ago | reply
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