Q. Jiro Taniguchi, who passed away recently, was the legendary comic manga artist from which country?
Answer: Japan
Notes: Jiro Taniguchi (69), a legendary comic manga artist of Japan, has recently passed away in Tokyo, Japan. He was known for his elegant line drawings and intricately-constructed landscapes. Taniguchi achieved an international following with works such as The Walking Man, The Summit of the Gods and The Magic Mountain.