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"Gotto" is a famous confectionery born in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Did you know that there is a special design package for "Galaxy Gotto" designed by Leiji Matsumoto, the manga artist behind Galaxy Express 999? This time, we'll be taking a closer look at the secret behind the deliciousness of "Gotto," a baked confectionery beloved in Kesennuma, and the birth of Leiji Matsumoto's design!
Galaxy Gotto was born from the earthquake recovery effort. Gotto is a confectionery filled with the artisan's attention to detail, making it the perfect gift. Let me tell you about it
The secret to Gotto's deliciousness is the artisan's handiwork
Gotto is made by Palpo Co., Ltd., a confectionery company founded in 1981 in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture
Gotto is made by hand, one by one, and is filled with the artisan's spirit and heart, something that machine-made sweets cannot. The sponge, cookie, and pie sheets are baked separately, and then the baked goods are left to rest for two days to blend together
Since its founding in 1981, Gotto has been made with great care and attention to detail, with the sole aim of achieving deliciousness
The perfect harmony of sponge cake, sable, pie, and chocolate
When you try Gotto, the layers of sponge cake, sable, pie, and chocolate are crispy and moist!
The fragrant chocolate and almond coating on the outside add a nice accent and envelop the whole thing. Even though it's a baked confectionery, you can enjoy a variety of textures, from moist to crispy to crunchy, making it a treat that will make you feel happy
It goes perfectly with not only coffee and black tea, but also Japanese tea and alcoholic beverages. The cross section of the overlapping layers is beautiful and elegant. It is a "showy baked confectionery" that also makes a great gift
Chocolate flavor
The combination of chocolate and almonds, and sable and pie is unbeatable! It's absolutely delicious. The sweetness of the sable is subtle, bringing out the deliciousness of the chocolate
Matcha flavor
It has a subtle matcha flavor and pairs perfectly with chocolate. It's a Western-style confectionery, but it's perfect with Japanese tea. It doesn't have the bitterness of matcha, so even small children can enjoy it
Black tea flavor
The moment you put it in your mouth, the aroma of tea leaves fills your mouth. It is not too sweet, so it is recommended for those who don't like sweet things
Coffee flavor
The cream is not too bitter and not too sweet. The balance of coffee, chocolate, and almonds is exquisite, and it would go well with wine
Seasonal item (strawberry flavor)
This is a limited-time seasonal product
It is coated with white chocolate. The moment you bite into it, you can taste the sweet and sour taste of strawberries, and a gentle sweetness spreads throughout your mouth. The strawberry flavor is my child's favorite!
Helping with the revival! The secret behind Leiji Matsumoto's design of Galaxy Express 999
"Galaxy Gotto" package design by Reiji Matsumoto, the manga artist known for "Galaxy Express 999."
It was a cancer patient who connected Leiji Matsumoto with Palpo, a confectionery company in Kesennuma that was affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake. When a cancer patient in Kesennuma, who is a fan of Galaxy Express 999, conveyed his feelings to Matsumoto, he sent back a colored paper
The president of Palpo, who was a close friend of the cancer patient, sent Matsumoto a "Gotto" gift as a thank you for the colored paper, and he agreed to design the packaging free of charge
Galaxy Gotto was born from Matsumoto's desire to "brighten up the disaster-stricken areas." The packaging features an illustration of the Earth, stars, and ocean, symbolizing hope for recovery
(Galaxy Gotto, filled with Leiji Matsumoto's hopes for recovery)
More about Galaxy Gotto
[Galaxy Gotto]
Available in two types: boxes of 10 and boxes of 20. Best before date is 30 days. Can be stored at room temperature
There are five flavors: chocolate, matcha, black tea, coffee, and seasonal flavors. They fit in the palm of your hand, making them the perfect size for a coffee break
Bringing happiness to Kesennuma "Palpo Co., Ltd."
Gotto is manufactured and sold by Palpo Co., Ltd
Palpo means "Even if our jobs are different, all our employees are friends. Let's join hands and do our best." Palpo Co., Ltd. is a small company in a local town, but it overcame the Great East Japan Earthquake and continues to make Gotto in the hopes of revitalizing Kesennuma
Palpo Co., Ltd. <Information>
Company: Palpo Co., Ltd
Address: 1-5-3 Tanakamae, Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, 988-0053
I'm a member of the Neft editorial team. I love alcohol, music, and traveling, so I indulge in some drinks after work on weekdays, and on weekends, if I have free time, I travel to nearby areas. I work hard every day with the goal of eventually traveling overseas to find connections to Tohoku through NEFT reporting.
