{"id":213219,"date":"2026-03-28T17:46:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/larry-ellison-promised-they-would-be-very-happy-with-his-new-luxury-yacht-named-after-a-japanese-goddess-a-rookie-mistake\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T17:46:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T17:46:21","slug":"larry-ellison-promised-they-would-be-very-happy-with-his-new-luxury-yacht-named-after-a-japanese-goddess-a-rookie-mistake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/larry-ellison-promised-they-would-be-very-happy-with-his-new-luxury-yacht-named-after-a-japanese-goddess-a-rookie-mistake\/","title":{"rendered":"Larry Ellison Promised They Would Be Very Happy with His New Luxury Yacht Named After a Japanese Goddess: A Rookie Mistake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Enigmatic Billionaire: Larry Ellison and His Opulent Lifestyle<\/h2>\n

In the realm of technology, some billionaires choose subtlety, while others, like Larry Ellison, prefer to bask in the limelight. The Oracle founder has emblemized extravagance, boasting a private island designed to nurture agricultural advancements through a sophisticated $500 million irrigation system, a vast portfolio of properties<\/a> across the United States and beyond, and an elite private jet<\/a>. Not to forget, he also dabbles in the pursuit of eternal youth. Additionally, the tech mogul’s obsession with yachts has led him to amass a remarkable collection, including his latest pride, Musashi, the fourth superyacht in his fleet.<\/p>\n

Passion for Yachting and Japanese Culture<\/h2>\n

Ellison’s passion for the sea can be traced back to the 1990s when he supported the BMW Oracle Racing<\/a>, which clinched victory at the 2003 America’s Cup. His current superyacht, Musashi, measuring 88 meters in length, came with a price tag of approximately $160 million in 2011 and pays homage to Miyamoto Musashi<\/a>, one of Japan’s most renowned samurais. The yacht’s interior also beautifully reflects Japanese aesthetics.<\/p>\n

Beyond Musashi, Ellison’s nautical adventures include the Sayonara sailboat, successful in multiple world championships, and the 75-meter superyacht Katana. His initial foray into motor superyachts was the Ronin, which was originally named Izanami, a name that would later lead to unforeseen complications.<\/p>\n

The Mystique of Izanami<\/h2>\n

Acquired in the late 1990s, the superyacht Izanami drew attention not just for its elegance but also for its striking design by the legendary architect Norman Foster. Built at the German Lurssen shipyard for a mysterious Japanese businessman, this 59-meter vessel was a model of modernist architecture with an impressive speed of 34 knots. Accommodating up to 10 guests and 14 crew members, it blended luxury with performance.<\/p>\n

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The Controversial Name<\/h2>\n

The name Izanami, drawn from Japanese Shinto mythology<\/a>, represents the goddess of creation and death, a fitting name for such an exquisite vessel. Following a $25 million purchase, Ellison was eager to relish his new acquisition when an unexpected twist arose in San Francisco Bay. Reading the name \u201cIzanami\u201d backwards yields a troubling phrase: \u201cI am a Nazi.\u201d This was particularly sensitive given the yacht’s German roots and Ellison’s Jewish heritage.<\/p>\n

A Swift Change of Identity<\/h2>\n

Confessing in his biography “Softwar: An Intimate Portrait of Larry Ellison and Oracle,” he noted, “When local newspapers highlighted that Izanami was ‘I’m a Nazi’ spelled backwards, I had to decide between explaining Shintoism to reporters or renaming the ship.” Opting for the latter, he wisely rebranded Izanami to Ronin.<\/p>\n

Conclusion: From Ronin to New Ownership<\/h2>\n

Ellison enjoyed the Ronin until 2013 when he sold it to Venezuelan banker V\u00edctor Vargas, who later transferred ownership to Alessandro Del Bono, the CEO of Mediolanum Farmaceutici. Today, this once-controversial yacht is on the market for \u20ac28.5 million.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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