| Birth Date: | 1 October 1984 |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in |
| Weight: | 231 lb |
| Ru Position: | Number 8 |
| Years1: | 2008–21 |
| Clubs1: | Kobelco Steelers |
| Apps1: | 148 |
| Points1: | 85 |
| Repyears1: | 2010–2011 |
| Repcaps1: | 10 |
| Reppoints1: | 0 |
(born 1 October 1984 in Ibaraki, Japan) is a Japanese rugby union player. Taniguchi has played ten international matches for the Japan national rugby union team.[1]
Taniguchi was a member of the Japan team at the 2011 Rugby World Cup where he played three matches for the Brave Blossoms.[2]
Taniguchi currently plays for Top League team Kobelco Steelers.[3]