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The Path

Everyday Wisdom for Happiness

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  • Paperback

    272 pages

  • Release Date

    15 December 2026

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Summary

The Path is a true Japanese phenomenon, a book of timeless wisdom that has sold 5.7 million copies, since its first publication in 1968. Written by founder of Panasonic, Konosuke Matsushita - a tech leader who believed prosperity should be used to make a better life and kinder society for all - its relatable lessons on resilience, joy and calm remain astonishingly relevant today.

Matsushita’s words are perfect to dip into for daily inspiration. Nestled among more than 120 pieces of re…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781037427206
ISBN-10:1037427203
Author:Konosuke Matsushita
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Macmillan
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Release Date:15 December 2026
Dimensions:153mm x 234mm
Audience Age:18
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About The Author

Konosuke Matsushita

Konosuke Matsushita (1894-1989) was a Japanese industrialist and the founder of Panasonic. Beyond building one of Japan’s largest electronics companies, he became known as a major thinker on ethical capitalism and leadership philosophy.

In 1946, he also founded the PHP Institute (Peace and Happiness through Prosperity) to promote social and moral reflection in postwar Japan. PHP stands for Peace and Happiness through Prosperity, reflecting Matsushita’s belief that economic prosperity should serve moral and social well-being. The institute began as a think tank and magazine publisher focused on ethics, philosophy, leadership, and social development in postwar Japan. It later expanded into books across business, self-help, philosophy, and literature and remains an influential Japanese publisher today.

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