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Fluent Fiction - Japanese

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Are you ready to supercharge your Japanese listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That"s why each episode of our podcast features a story in Japanese, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Japanese and English.This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to

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18:27

Finding Sanctuary: Harto's Artful Revival Amid...

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2026/02/18

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Sanctuary: Harto's Artful Revival Amid Kyoto's Bamboo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-03-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の冬の朝、嵐山の竹林はしんと静まり返っていた。En: On a winter morning in Kyoto, the bamboo grove of Arashiyama was enveloped in silence.Ja: 緑の竹が空に向かって真っ直ぐに伸び、その間を透けるような日の光が優しく地面を照らしていた。En: The green bamboo stretched straight up toward the sky, with gentle sunlight filtering through, softly

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17:40

Friendships Bloom: Surprising Bonds at Kanazawa's...

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2026/02/18

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Friendships Bloom: Surprising Bonds at Kanazawa's Sakura Fest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 金沢の町に、ほのかな春の兆しが見え始める頃、桜まつりが賑やかに開かれていました。En: As the faint signs of spring started appearing in the town of Kanazawa, the sakura festival was held lively.Ja: 冷たい冬が去り、桃色の花びらが街を彩ります。En: The cold winter had passed, and pink flower petals colored the town.Ja:

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15:42

Sakura Secrets: A Winter Quest to Uncover Family Legacy

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2026/02/17

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sakura Secrets: A Winter Quest to Uncover Family Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の冷たい風が静かな村を包んでいました。En: The cold winter wind enveloped the quiet village.Ja: 村の背後には、ひっそりとした桜の隠れ里がありました。En: Hidden behind the village was a secluded grove of sakura trees.Ja: その木々は冬の中で葉を落とし、雪の下に埋もれた微かなピンクの花びらが見え隠れしていました。En: These trees had shed their leaves during the winter, with faint

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13:46

Monkeying Around: Finding Tranquility in Unexpected Ways

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2026/02/17

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Monkeying Around: Finding Tranquility in Unexpected Ways Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の雪がしんしんと降る朝、隠れた寺院は静寂に包まれていた。En: On a morning when snow fell silently in Kyoto, a hidden temple was enveloped in silence.Ja: 寺院の一角では、若い僧侶のソラが、凍えるような寒さの中で静かに座っていた。En: In one corner of the temple, a young monk named Sora quietly sat amid the freezing cold.Ja: ソラの心は集中を求めていた。En: Sora's

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15:52

Blossoms and Brushstrokes: An Artistic Encounter in...

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2026/02/16

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms and Brushstrokes: An Artistic Encounter in Ueno Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の終わり、東京の上野公園では人々が集まっていました。En: At the end of winter, people gathered at Ueno Park in Tokyo.Ja: まだ寒さが残る二月の風が吹く中、桜の花がほんの少しだけ顔を見せ始めています。En: As the chilly February wind still blew, the cherry blossoms were just starting to make a slight appearance.Ja: これはちょうど、花見の季節です。En: This marked

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14:16

Lost and Found: Mending Bonds in Sapporo's Snowy Embrace

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2026/02/16

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost and Found: Mending Bonds in Sapporo's Snowy Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-16-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 札幌の冬、空には白い雪が静かに舞い降りていました。En: In the winter of Sapporo, white snow was gently falling from the sky.Ja: 札幌雪まつりが始まり、街は壮大な雪像と色とりどりのライトで満ちていました。En: The Sapporo Snow Festival had begun, and the city was filled with magnificent snow sculptures and a wide array of colorful lights.Ja:

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15:54

Hana's Handcrafted Harmony: A Surprise Valentine's Gift

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2026/02/15

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Hana's Handcrafted Harmony: A Surprise Valentine's Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-15-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 会社のオフィスは、まるで終わりなき冬の日光に包まれたハチの巣のようだった。En: The company office was like a beehive enveloped in endless winter sunlight.Ja: 東京の近代的なオフィスビルで働く花は、デスクに座り、上司を驚かすバレンタインデーのプレゼントを考えていた。En: Working in a modern office building in Tokyo, Hana sat at her desk, pondering a Valentine's Day gift that

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13:57

Love Confessions Amid Tokyo's Snowy Valentine

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2026/02/15

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Confessions Amid Tokyo's Snowy Valentine Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のオフィスビルは、バレンタインデーの雰囲気に包まれていました。En: The office building in Tokyo was enveloped in the atmosphere of Valentine's Day.Ja: 窓の外には白い雪が街を覆い、オフィス内は赤やピンクの装飾で彩られています。En: White snow covered the city outside the windows, and inside the office, everything was adorned with red and pink decorations.Ja:

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13:41

A Valentine’s Day Confession Amid Ueno Park's Festive...

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2026/02/14

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Valentine’s Day Confession Amid Ueno Park's Festive Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 上野公園は、バレンタインデーのお祝いで賑わっています。En: Ueno Park is bustling with Valentine's Day celebrations.Ja: 冬の冷たい風の中、桜の模様と明るいライトが優しく輝いています。En: In the cold winter wind, cherry blossom patterns and bright lights shine gently.Ja: 人々は楽しそうに笑い合い、幸せな雰囲気が漂っています。En: People are laughing happily together, and a

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15:17

Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Reunion in Snowy Hokkaido

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2026/02/14

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Heartfelt Reunion in Snowy Hokkaido Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 北海道の冬。En: Winter in Hokkaido.Ja: 真っ白な雪が大地を覆い、寒さの中にも不思議なあたたかさが漂う。En: The ground is covered in pure white snow, and amidst the cold, there is a mysterious warmth in the air.Ja: ハルキは久しぶりに故郷へ帰ってきた。En: Haruki has returned to his hometown for the first time in a long while.Ja:

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15:37

Unearthing Secrets: The Bunker That Changed Everything

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2026/02/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unearthing Secrets: The Bunker That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の冷たい風が地上を吹く時、ハルキとミオは地下の暗いバンカーにいた。En: When the cold winter wind blew across the ground, Haruki and Mio were in a dark underground bunker.Ja: バンカーの中は薄暗く、コンクリートの壁が足音を響かせた。En: Inside the bunker, it was dimly lit, and the concrete walls echoed their footsteps.Ja:

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15:38

Cherry Blossoms & Confessions: A Valentine's Day to...

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2026/02/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossoms & Confessions: A Valentine's Day to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 桜の花びらが舞い落ちる公園は、美しく幻想的な雰囲気に包まれていました。En: The park, where cherry blossom petals danced to the ground, was enveloped in a beautiful, otherworldly atmosphere.Ja: 冬の冷たい風が、ほんのり甘い花の香りを運びます。En: The cold winter wind carried the subtly sweet scent of the flowers.Ja: 今日はバレンタインデー。En: Today

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15:32

Silent Shores: Unraveling the Lakeside Mystery

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2026/02/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Silent Shores: Unraveling the Lakeside Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-00-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 湖畔に立つと、冷たい冬の風が吹いてきた。En: As they stood by the lakeside, a cold winter wind blew.Ja: 琵琶湖は一部凍っていて、静かな雪に覆われた岸辺が広がっている。En: Biwako was partially frozen, and the quiet, snow-covered shoreline stretched out.Ja: 霧が湖から立ち上り、静かな空気を一層神秘的にした。En: A mist rose from the lake, making the tranquil atmosphere even

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17:17

Snowy Confrontation in Sakura Park: Friendship vs. Duty

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2026/02/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Confrontation in Sakura Park: Friendship vs. Duty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-12-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の日、雪が舞い降りる桜公園は静かだった。En: On a winter's day, Sakura Park, where snow was falling, was quiet.Ja: 葉のない桜の木が白い雪に覆われ、静けさが広がっていた。En: The leafless cherry trees were covered in white snow, and tranquility spread throughout.Ja: ハルカは自分の心に重いメッセージを抱きながら、公園の道を歩いていた。En: Haruka was walking along the

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15:18

Arctic Adventure: Defying Winter's Demons on Setsubun

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2026/02/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Arctic Adventure: Defying Winter's Demons on Setsubun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-11-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 空は白、雪も白。En: The sky was white, and the snow was white.Ja: 地平線はどこか、わかりにくい。En: It was difficult to tell where the horizon was.Ja: 風はどこまでも吹いて、寒い空気が呼吸を凍らせた。En: The wind blew endlessly, freezing the cold air as they breathed.Ja: ケンタ、ヒロシ、アイコの三人は、冬の北極ツンドラに立っていた。En: The three of them, Kenta,

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14:13

A Tundra Valentine: Love's Warmth Amidst Snowy Chaos

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2026/02/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Tundra Valentine: Love's Warmth Amidst Snowy Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-11-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 極寒のツンドラは静かな場所でした。En: The frigid tundra was a quiet place.Ja: 雪と氷の広大な世界が広がり、白い空と青い空が混じる風景が広がっています。En: A vast world of snow and ice spread out, with a landscape where white skies mingled with blue.Ja: ハルトはこの静けさの中、ある計画を練っていました。En: Haruto was concocting a certain plan amidst this silence.Ja:

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16:00

Heartbeats at Shibuya: A Valentine Confession

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2026/02/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Heartbeats at Shibuya: A Valentine Confession Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-10-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 白い息が冬の寒さを物語る中、東京の渋谷交差点はいつにも増して賑やかだった。En: In the cold winter's air, shiroi breaths tell the story of the chill as Tokyo's Shibuya Crossing was busier than ever.Ja: 空には大きな広告板が光り、通りはカラフルな人々で溢れていた。En: Large billboards lit up the sky, and the streets were teeming with colorful people.Ja:

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15:25

Snowy Crossroads: Love, Friendship, and Future Choices

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2026/02/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Crossroads: Love, Friendship, and Future Choices Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬のある日、東京の渋谷交差点はいつもと違う静けさに包まれていた。En: One winter day, the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo was enveloped in an unusual quiet.Ja: 雪がゆっくりと降り始め、人々のざわめきが少しだけ静まり、交差点の華やかなライトが雪に反射してキラキラと輝いていた。En: Snow began to fall gently, slightly calming the murmuring of people, and the dazzling lights of the

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14:34

Winter Whimsy: Finding Love and Charm at Fujisan Market

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2026/02/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Winter Whimsy: Finding Love and Charm at Fujisan Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 富士山のふもとでは、冬の冷たい空気が心地よい。En: At the base of Fujisan, the cold winter air is pleasant.Ja: ハルトとアイコは、仲間たちと一緒にバケーションに来ていた。En: Haruto and Aiko had come with their friends for a vacation.Ja: 市場は、木製の屋台や色とりどりの提灯で飾られ、観光客と地元の人々で賑わっていた。En: The market was decorated with wooden stalls and colorful

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14:44

Serendipity in Snow: A Connection Beyond City Chaos

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2026/02/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Serendipity in Snow: A Connection Beyond City Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪が降りしきる冬の山中、静かな温泉旅館がありました。En: In the midst of a snow-laden winter mountain, there was a quiet onsen inn.Ja: そこは、都会の喧騒を逃れたい人々のお気に入りの隠れ家でした。En: It was a favorite hideaway for people wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.Ja: リコは、この温泉旅館に来ていました。En: Riko had come to this onsen

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