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A Distant Neighborhood: Story, Chapters and Where to Read

A Distant Neighborhood (1998): what the manga is about, key facts and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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A Distant Neighborhood (1998) is a award winning, drama, slice of life manga by Taniguchi, Jiro. On MyAnimeList it holds a community score of 7.97/10 from 9,393 ratings.

What is A Distant Neighborhood about?

Fourty-eight-year-old salaryman Hiroshi Nakahara accidentally takes the wrong train to Tokyo after a business trip in Kyoto. He decides to accept his situation and sit back when he learns that the train is headed toward his hometown in Kurayoshi.

Key details

A Distant Neighborhood spans 16 chapters across 2 volumes, status: finished. Publication: Apr 10, 1998 to Nov 25, 1998.

Where to read A Distant Neighborhood

Look for official releases through licensed publishers and digital manga platforms in your region.

Frequently asked questions

What is A Distant Neighborhood about?

Fourty-eight-year-old salaryman Hiroshi Nakahara accidentally takes the wrong train to Tokyo after a business trip in Kyoto. He decides to accept his situation and sit back when he learns that the train is headed toward his hometown in Kurayoshi.

Is A Distant Neighborhood finished?

Its publication status is: Finished.

What is the MAL rating of A Distant Neighborhood?

A Distant Neighborhood is rated 7.97/10 on MyAnimeList.

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