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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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15:34

Finding Hope at the Polls: An Unexpected Encounter

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Hope at the Polls: An Unexpected Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の冷たい風が頬を撫でた。En: The cold autumn wind brushed against Kenta's cheeks.Ja: 建太（けんた）は投票所に向かって歩いていた。En: He was walking towards the polling station.Ja: 投票日はいつも特別な日だったが、なぜか今年はやる気を感じられなかった。En: Voting day was always a special day, but for some reason, he didn't feel motivated this year.Ja:

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16:54

Healing Teas and Autumn Leaves: Haru's Journey to...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/31

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Healing Teas and Autumn Leaves: Haru's Journey to Inner Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-31-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 紅葉が舞う秋の京都の茶屋で、青年ハルと彼の姉ユキ、そして静かな茶道の師匠、サクラの物語が始まります。En: In an Kyoto teahouse, where autumn leaves danced, the story begins with a young man named Haru, his sister Yuki, and their calm tea ceremony master, Sakura.Ja: 茶室は静寂に包まれ、窓の外には紅葉が美しく色づいていました。En: The tea room was enveloped in

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15:27

Finding Serenity: Sakura's Journey Beyond Solitude

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/31

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Serenity: Sakura's Journey Beyond Solitude Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-31-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 紅葉が広い山々に降り注ぐ秋の朝、桜は静かな村の旅館に到着しました。En: On an autumn morning when the momiji poured over the expansive mountains, Sakura arrived at a quiet village ryokan.Ja: 旅館は木々に囲まれていて、色鮮やかな葉が風に揺れていました。En: The ryokan was surrounded by trees, with vividly colored leaves swaying in the breeze.Ja:

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15:44

Unlocking Joy: A Halloween Adventure in Tokyo Office

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/30

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unlocking Joy: A Halloween Adventure in Tokyo Office Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のオフィスビル。En: An office building in Tokyo.Ja: 秋の冷たい風が窓の隙間からささやく中、ミカはデスクに向かってカタカタとキーボードを叩いていた。En: As the cold autumn wind whispered through the gaps of the windows, Mika was typing away at her desk.Ja: 彼女はプロジェクトマネージャーとして多忙な日々を送っていたが、ハロウィンが近づくにつれ、内なる創造性がくすぶり始める。En: Even though she was busy

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14:07

Collaborating Under the Pumpkin Lights: A Halloween...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/30

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Collaborating Under the Pumpkin Lights: A Halloween Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-30-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋のある日のこと、会社のオフィスはハロウィーンの飾りで彩られていた。En: One autumn day, the kaisha office was decorated with Halloween ornaments.Ja: パンプキンランタンやオレンジ色のリボンがキュービクルの周りに吊るされていて、温かくも不気味な輝きを放っていた。En: panpukin lanterns and orange ribbons hung around the cubicles, casting a warm yet eerie glow.Ja:

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13:36

Autumn Heirlooms and Unexpected Friendships

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/29

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn Heirlooms and Unexpected Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風がそっと吹き、長野のゲートコミュニティは色鮮やかな紅葉で包まれていました。En: The autumn breeze blew gently, wrapping the Nagano gated community in vibrant autumn leaves.Ja: 小さな伝統的な家々には、ランタンと祭りの飾りが飾られ、焼き鳥の香りが漂う中、秋祭りの準備が進んでいました。En: Small traditional houses were adorned with lanterns and festival decorations, and amidst the aroma of

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14:29

Designs and Delights: Harto's Halloween Transformation

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/29

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Designs and Delights: Harto's Halloween Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が吹くと、紅葉が鮮やかに色づきます。En: When the autumn wind blows, the leaves turn vivid colors.Ja: ここは静かで美しいゲート付きコミュニティです。En: This is a quiet and beautiful gated community.Ja: 道にはカボチャとクモの巣が飾られており、ハロウィンの準備が進んでいます。En: The streets are decorated with pumpkins and spider webs, and preparations for

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13:26

Navigating Airport Chaos: Hiroshi's Journey to...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/28

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Navigating Airport Chaos: Hiroshi's Journey to Flexibility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 成田国際空港は賑わっていて、旅行者たちが行き交い、キャリーケースの音が響いています。En: Narita International Airport was bustling with activity, travelers coming and going, the sound of rolling suitcases echoing throughout.Ja: アナウンスがエコーのように流れ、外では秋の葉が静かに舞います。En: Announcements floated like echoes, while outside, autumn leaves

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15:14

Homeward Bound: Haruto's Journey of Change and...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/28

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Homeward Bound: Haruto's Journey of Change and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-28-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 成田国際空港には、秋の風がそよいでいました。En: At Narita International Airport, the autumn breeze was gently blowing.Ja: 木々の葉がカラフルに色づき、地面に舞い落ちています。En: The leaves on the trees were turning colorful and falling softly to the ground.Ja: ハロウィーンも近づいており、空港内にはカボチャやおばけの飾りが見えます。En: With Halloween approaching, you

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15:56

Otsukimi Delights: Haruto's Creative Culinary Journey

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/27

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Otsukimi Delights: Haruto's Creative Culinary Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-27-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 江戸の賑やかな市場の通りに、秋の爽やかな風が吹いていました。En: In the bustling market streets of Edo, a refreshing autumn breeze was blowing.Ja: 提灯の柔らかい光に照らされた屋台は、色とりどりの野菜や香辛料、珍しい食材であふれていました。En: The stalls illuminated by the soft light of lanterns were overflowing with colorful vegetables, spices, and rare

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14:14

Unearthing Love: Discoveries in Babylon's Ancient Ruins

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/27

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unearthing Love: Discoveries in Babylon's Ancient Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-27-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: バビロンの古代街の遺跡に、秋の金色の太陽が輝いていました。En: In the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon, the golden autumn sun was shining brightly.Ja: 石のジッグラトや道が、長い過去の物語をささやいています。En: Stone ziggurats and roads whispered stories of a long past.Ja: 石が積まれた発掘現場は、昔と今を混ぜ合わせるように影を落としていました。En: The archeological site,

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12:31

When Emails Go Awry: Humor in the Freelancers Home

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/26

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: When Emails Go Awry: Humor in the Freelancers Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-26-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の午後、賑やかなフリーランサーズ・ホーム。En: An autumn afternoon at the bustling Freelancers Home.Ja: 窓からは落ち葉が舞い、珈琲の香りが漂う。En: Leaves dance outside the window, and the scent of coffee lingers in the air.Ja: ノートパソコンの光が店内を照らし出す中、ゆきはカプチーノをすすりながらメールを書いていた。En: The light from laptops illuminates the cafe as Yuki sips

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13:47

Autumn Triumph: The Art of Teamwork at the Culture Fest

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/26

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn Triumph: The Art of Teamwork at the Culture Fest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風がカーテンを揺らす頃、学校の文化祭の準備が始まりました。En: As autumn winds began to stir the curtains, preparations for the school culture festival started.Ja: 教室はカラフルな飾りでいっぱいで、窓の外には葉が舞い落ちていました。En: The classroom was full of colorful decorations, and leaves were falling outside the window.Ja:

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15:40

A Serendipitous Encounter with Art: Harto and Yuki's...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/25

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Serendipitous Encounter with Art: Harto and Yuki's Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の穏やかな午後、晴れた空の下、ハルトは日本の現代美術を探しに美術館に足を運びました。En: On a calm autumn afternoon, under a clear sky, Harto went to a museum in search of contemporary Japanese art.Ja: 彼の心は期待で満ちていました。En: His heart was full of anticipation.Ja: 美術館は広々としており、秋の黄金色の作品が静かに並んでいました。En: The museum was spacious, and

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15:55

Autumn's Creative Whisper: An Artist's Awakening

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/25

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn's Creative Whisper: An Artist's Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の夕暮れ、美術館はかぼちゃのランタンで飾り立てられていた。En: On an autumn evening, the bijutsukan was decorated with pumpkin lanterns.Ja: 窓から差し込む光が、ガラスステンドに照らされて床に色とりどりの模様を描いていた。En: Light streaming in through the windows illuminated the stained glass, casting colorful patterns on the floor.Ja: 静かで、しかしどこか神秘的な空気が漂っていた。En:

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14:15

Dreams and Bonds in Tokyo's Autumn Sky

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/24

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Dreams and Bonds in Tokyo's Autumn Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の高層ビルは、秋の風景が美しく、街の中でも特に華やかだ。En: The skyscrapers of Tokyo are particularly dazzling, especially in autumn when the landscape is beautiful and vivid.Ja: 葉が赤やオレンジに染まり、観覧デッキから見るその景色は息をのむほど素晴らしい。En: The leaves turn red and orange, and the view from the observation deck is breathtaking.Ja:

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12:58

A Skytree Mystery: Unveiling Tokyo's Hidden Treasure...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/24

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Skytree Mystery: Unveiling Tokyo's Hidden Treasure Clue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-24-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ハロウィーンの夜、東京スカイツリーは美しく輝いていました。En: On Halloween night, the Tokyo Skytree was beautifully illuminated.Ja: 秋の冷たい空気が心地よく、下ではたくさんの人々が祭りを楽しんでいました。En: The crisp autumn air was pleasant, and below, many people were enjoying the festival.Ja: 祐人は宝探しが大好きな青年でした。En: Yuto was a young man who loved

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17:04

Autumn Secrets & New Friendships: A Kyoto Journey...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/23

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn Secrets & New Friendships: A Kyoto Journey Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-23-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 紅葉が美しい京都の秋の午後。En: On an autumn afternoon in Kyoto, the autumn leaves were stunning.Ja: 高校生のゆうたは、清水寺の階段をゆっくりとのぼっていました。En: Yuta, a high school student, was slowly climbing the steps to Kiyomizu-dera.Ja: 彼の目は周りの景色に釘付けでした。En: His eyes were glued to the surrounding scenery.Ja:

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16:11

Under the Autumn Moon: Hideo's Journey to the Stars

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/23

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Under the Autumn Moon: Hideo's Journey to the Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-23-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 金沢の高校は、秋の紅葉に囲まれ、美しい風景を織り成していました。En: The high school in Kanazawa was surrounded by the autumn foliage, weaving a beautiful landscape.Ja: 金色の葉が散り、冷たい空気が冬の訪れを感じさせます。En: The golden leaves scattered, and the chilly air hinted at the arrival of winter.Ja: この高校には秀夫とその妹の由美が通っています。En: Hideo and his

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16:56

Laughter and Bids: A Vibrant Day at Tsukiji Market

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2025/10/22

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Laughter and Bids: A Vibrant Day at Tsukiji Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-22-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 築地市場の秋。En: Autumn at the Tsukiji Market.Ja: 新鮮な魚の匂いが風に乗り、店主たちの元気な声が市場を包み込む。En: The smell of fresh fish rides the wind, and the lively voices of the shop owners envelop the market.Ja: 車海老やタイが並ぶ中、競りは始まる時間だ。En: As prawns and sea bream line the stalls, it's time for the auction to begin.Ja:

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