Goto Inc.

GOTO INC started businesses as a manufacturer of optical equipment in 1926. Since then, GOTO has created state-of-the art astronomy technology for nearly 84 years. We hope our optical planetariums, full-dome video projection systems, and GOTO HYBRID Planetarium™ technologies will be chosen by our customers to give the best possible night sky impression to their visitors. Our promise is to always work toward the perfect combination of stars and technology.

All of us at GOTO look forward to your continued support and cooperation.

Our Founding Spirit

The inspiration for our company harks back to 1910, when a young Seizo Goto caught a glimpse of Halley's Comet. Seizo went on to establish his new corporation in September 01, 1926, Since that time, GOTO has played a major role in the education of astronomy and science in Japan. Seizo's great-grandson, Nobutaka Goto now leads the company following the family's dedication to the highest ideals.

The official Japanese name of GOTO INC. can be translated to “Goto Optical Research Institute” rather than “Goto Optical Engineering Co.” or “Goto Optical Production Co." The official Japanese name represents our predecessors’ desire to maintain the corporate culture, in which all employees continue studying something while exercising their routine jobs.

Seizo Goto would always say, “Sell our name and brand. Never imitate anyone else. Think creatively and open up possibilities by your own hand.” Faithful to the founding spirit, we present our products as tools that incite interest among our clients and are useful for their customers. In tribute to our founder, we will keep creating original products that no one else can imitate.

Our Corporate Philosophy

GOTO has been involved in the fields of astronomy, outer space and scientific visualization throughout its long history. The products we have delivered and installed in Japan and around the world have contributed to formal school curricula as well as lifelong learning. They have motivated people to educate themselves and step into unknown territories.

GOTO is determined to help education and provide wholesome lifestyles for all people who come in touch with its projects. Your smiles will remind us of our spirit of doing something positive for the communities around us.