Jiro Taniguchi (谷口 ジロー, Taniguchi Jirō, 14 August 1947 – 11 February 2017)[was a Japanese manga writer/artist. His works belong to the gekiga, or "dramatic pictures", genre of manga.

"Who hasn't dreamed of returning to childhood? This is exactly what happens to this mature man who, returning from a business trip, takes a detour through his hometown to visit his mother's grave. He is then projected into the past, where he relives a day from his childhood while retaining his adult character and experience. For the first time, he will see his parents through the eyes of someone capable of understanding. Between nostalgia, memories, and the magic of memory, Jiro Taniguchi's works are always invitations to reverie of great sensitivity. A master of manga, he subverts its codes to better recall the world of his childhood, which forms the core of his graphic inspiration." This passage describes the plot of Jiro Taniguchi's manga "A Distant Neighbourhood". Taniguchi was known for his intimate narratives and poetic storytelling, often focusing on themes of childhood, family, and introspection23. His unique style, which drew inspiration from European comics, set him apart in the manga world and earned him international recognition.