Ken Honda is a leader in helping people grow and change for the better. He’s the first person from Japan to join the respected Transformational Leadership Council, a group of global leaders dedicated to making positive change around the world. As such, he stands as a beacon of leadership and enlightenment in a global community of changemakers.

Ken is Japan’s most recognizable and influential money teacher, affectionately known as the "Zen Millionaire" and the "Happy Panda." With more than 30 years of experience, he has inspired others to find happiness and success through his 120 books, including the internationally best-selling book, Happy Money, translated into 15 languages.

From his financial experience as owner and director of several companies, his writings are a fusion of finance and personal development. He offers a well-rounded approach to building wealth and finding fulfillment through self-analysis.

Since 2001, Ken’s books have sold more than 8 million copies worldwide, exploring the intricate relationship between money and happiness. Recently, he has expanded his reach to English-speaking audiences through books such as Happy Money and True Wealth, aiming to spread his legacy globally.