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Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
A Private $10 Million Haven Of Wellness In Japan
Portrait of Japan: The magnetically controlled chaos of Shibuya, Tokyo. Shutterstock To the Western eye, pictures of Japan typically project two contrasting cultures. The hot pink fluorescence of Tokyo's blaring lit-up Shibuya district with its wondrous chaos of commerce and youth. And elsewhere the meditative shade of mossy forests, where small stone bridges lead over streams to traditional dwellings built on the principles of Zen. Which picture you're drawn to today may foretell your future directions... Who knows? Portrait of Japan: Floating in the stillness of Ago Bay, MOKU distills the rare serenity unique to Japan's Mie Province. TonTon Inc. Just about every real estate report that crystalizes the desires and priorities of high-net-worth individuals includes the following terms: security, privacy, seclusion . With the digital world delivering the other essential that keeps humans human and businesses revolving— 24/7 connectivity —decisions about where to locate oneself today possess, for some, the privilege of endless choice.(After all those years advocating the old work ethic, HNWIs can finally follow in the footsteps of their children and become digital nomads themselves.) MOKU's remote location in Japan's Ise-Shima National Park made nearby Kashiko Island the ideal setting for the 2016 G7 summit. TONTON Inc. For minds in search of proper seclusion, a property has arrived on the market that's unreachable except by helicopter or boat. It's 90 minutes in the air from Tokyo, 30 from Osaka or Kyoto—though bear in mind that such reference points will diminish when you arrive on Masaki Island. Part of a protected archipelago, Masaki sits within the Ise-Shima National Park in Mie Province—also the setting for the G7 summit in 2016. It's a natural haven, less than a mile long and a few hundred yards at its widest. There's a post office. An aquaculture farm. One road. And then, on the island's north coast, there is MOKU Ise-Shima. Now for sale, MOKU is what hospitality PR firms would call a boutique retreat. Built to a design by internationally renowned Japanese hotel specialists UDS, it has operated successfully as a business since 2022, welcoming single groups of families and friends who wish for a closer appreciation of nature through the experiential Zen of Reidan Jichi, where sensory discovery is met by mindfulness. With celebrated sushi chef Yutaka Hori resident on Masaki Island, MOKU also draws influential guests from the mainland who come solely to savor his skills with local ingredients, including the fabled prawns taken fresh from the calm waters of adjacent Ago Bay. People cross the country to taste Yutaka Hori's signature sushi at MOKU. TonTon Inc. The protected region of Ise-Shima is a place of deep mythological and spiritual significance. Within it, at the northernmost edge of the mainland lies Ise-Jungū, where legend holds that Princess Yamatohime-no-Mikoto enshrined the sun goddess Amaterasu. Ise-Jungū is Japan's most revered sanctuary. The venerated 2,000 year-old Shinto shrines here don't speak only of the past, but also to the present. While MOKU is being marketed as a business, it's also primed to become a private home. The single-story five-room house stretches comfortably over 4,000 square feet (370 square meters) on a plot more than four times that footprint—with a private boating dock. Trees and walking paths delineate the curtilage with typical Japanese elegance. Typically stripped-back Japanese interiors invite reflection. TonTon Inc. The interior reflects the restraint of Japanese spatial organization. Fuss is eliminated. Wood, stone and other natural elements prevail. MOKU seeks not to emulate opulence—that is not the purpose. Instead, taking its cue from the meditative aspects of Japanese culture, the invitation is for you to embrace a private place where the calm of nature predominates. Stripped-back interior design creates space for the inner sanctum of thought. This is the proposition of MOKU Ise-Shima. A house is more than a place of shelter, it is a place created for reflection. The bright lights of Shibuya are near enough, if needed. Where nature takes dominion, emptiness does not exist. TonTon Inc. Yusei Komatsu of TonTon Inc. holds the listing for MOKU, on the market for JPY 1,4000,000,000 (~$9,700,600) . TonTon Inc. is a member of Forbes Global Properties, the invitation-only network of top-tier brokerages worldwide and the exclusive real estate partner of Forbes.
CBC
14-07-2025
- Politics
- CBC
Mountie facing criminal investigation for allegedly making threatening comments at G7
A Quebec Mountie is under criminal investigation for allegedly making threatening remarks online during their deployment at the G7 summit last month, the RCMP confirms. The Journal de Montréal first reported the news and said the officer's alleged remarks were made about U.S. President Donald Trump. The French-language newspaper, citing sources, also said the officer is accused of leaking information about Trump's movements, which would constitute a security breach and could have compromised the president's safety. CBC News has not independently confirmed those details. A spokesperson for the RCMP wouldn't comment the particulars of the case, including the officer's name, but told CBC News they are the subject of both a criminal investigation and internal code of conduct review. "Depending on the outcome of the evidence review, criminal charges may be laid," said Cpl. Érique Gasse. "The RCMP takes all threats that may impact the sense of safety seriously. Violent language or behaviour is not tolerated." Canada hosted the G7 in Kananaskis, Alta., marking one of the largest domestic security operations in Canadian history. The event saw the RCMP, along with other police forces and the Canadian Armed Forces, commit a significant amount of resources to secure the vicinity, including setting up no-fly zones. Leading up to the event, the RCMP was planning for a myriad of possible threats and was "mindful" that Trump was the target of assassination attempts last year during the presidential campaign.
CNN
20-06-2025
- Politics
- CNN
Kaitlan Collins' reports on Trump's week on Israel and Iran tension and short G7 trip
President Trump had a very busy week, which started in Alberta, Canada, for the G7 summit, which was cut short for Trump as middle east tensions between Iran and Israel were getting more intense.
Russia Today
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Britain's Starmer mistakes South Korean interpreter for president (VIDEO)
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appears to have mistaken an interpreter with the South Korean delegation at the G7 summit for the country's president. The mix-up took place during a photo opportunity at the entrance to the summit venue in Canada. A video from the event shows Starmer confidently shaking the man's hand and smiling, while South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stood behind him waiting to be acknowledged. Starmer held the interpreter's hand for several seconds before the mistake became apparent as President Lee stepped forward. The two leaders eventually greeted each other but then apparently had another moment of confusion as to where to stand for the photo. South Korea, along with Australia and India, participated as guests of the event. London has denied claims of an embarrassing diplomatic mistake. Keir Starmer mistakenly shakes hands with a Korean interpreter instead of the President of South Korea (2025) The day before, Starmer had to kneel in front of US President Donald Trump to frantically trying to gather up trade papers that hd been dropped by the American leader. The agenda for the 51st G7 summit included support for Ukraine, the Middle East, sanctions, AI and energy security. During the summit, Trump had claimed that kicking Russia out of the group was a big mistake and suggested that Moscow's presence in the G8, as it was known, could have helped prevent the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin has argued that the G7 has 'lost its relevance' and no longer reflects global economic dynamics. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev applauded Trump's criticism of the group and his decision to leave the event early, but stressed that the G7 is a 'dead club.' Writing on X, he claimed that its members had already looked like 'zombies' over a decade ago.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
"A Phone So Sh*tty You Won't Want To Use It": The Internet Is Clowning Donald Trump So Hard For His Bizarre Comments Following The Launch Of "Trump Mobile"
President Donald Trump faced ridicule on Tuesday as critics suggested he'd delivered the perfect anti-advertisement for the newly launched Trump-branded smartphone. Just hours after the Trump Organization unveiled its latest venture — 'Trump Mobile' — the president said he doesn't 'believe in telephones.' Trump made the comment while explaining to reporters on Air Force One why he cut short his attendance at the G7 summit in Canada. Trump said he left the gathering of world leaders early to return to Washington, D.C., so that he could address rising tensions between Israel and Iran. atrupar / X / Via When asked what he could do in the US capital that he couldn't do in Canada, Trump responded: 'Just be a little bit, I think, more well-versed. Not having to use telephones so much, because I don't believe in telephones. Because people like you listen to them, you know, so being on the scene is much better.' Critics highlighted the irony, noting how Trump's dismissal of telephones clashed with the announcement of the phone company. Related: "Honestly Speechless At How Evil This Is": 26 Brutal, Brutal, Brutal Political Tweets Of The Week Related: "Let Them Eat Teslas": People At The "No Kings" Protests This Weekend Brought Signs That Were So Clever I'm Still Laughing About Them implausibleblog / X / Via This article originally appeared on HuffPost. Also in In the News: This Conservative Said He Wears A Fake ICE Uniform For A Really, Really, Really Gross Reason Also in In the News: This Dem Lawmaker Is Going Viral For His Extremely Shady Question To Secretary Kristi Noem Also in In the News: MAGA Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Doesn't Like This Army Vet's Now-Viral Speech
