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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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18:24

Snowy Secrets: Yuki's Adventurous School Trip Unveiled

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/19

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Secrets: Yuki's Adventurous School Trip Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-19-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪がしんしんと降り積もる静かな冬の日、由紀は心を躍らせていた。En: On a quiet winter day with snow steadily piling up, Yuki was filled with excitement.Ja: 今日の修学旅行が特別なものになる予感がしたからだ。En: She had a premonition that today's school trip would be something special.Ja: 噂に聞いた秘密のバンカーを探検し、新しい発見をするチャンスが来たのだ。En: It was her chance

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14:31

Heartfelt Holiday: Crafting Joy in a Snow-Covered...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/18

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Heartfelt Holiday: Crafting Joy in a Snow-Covered Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-18-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪がしんしんと降る冬の朝、旭川の孤児院が静かに目覚めました。En: On a winter morning with snow falling silently, the orphanage in Asahikawa awoke quietly.Ja: 外は真っ白な雪景色。En: Outside, it was a pure white snowy landscape.Ja: サトシは窓の外を見て、心の中で大きな決意をします。En: Satoshi looked out the window and made a big resolution in his

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16:29

A Tokyo Orphanage's Christmas Eve Gift-Swap Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/18

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Tokyo Orphanage's Christmas Eve Gift-Swap Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-18-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京孤児院のクリスマスの夜は、特別です。En: Christmas night at the Tokyo Orphanage is special.Ja: 毎年、この時期になると、孤児院の子どもたちはお互いのためにプレゼントを用意します。En: Every year, around this time, the children of the orphanage prepare presents for each other.Ja: 部屋はきらきらした明かりと紙雪の結晶でいっぱいで、どこからともなく焼き立てのクッキーの香りが漂っています。En: The rooms are

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13:58

Mystery at the Skytree: Haru's Winter Adventure Unveiled

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/17

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery at the Skytree: Haru's Winter Adventure Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-17-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京スカイツリーのそばのカフェで働くハルトは、いつも何か新しい冒険を夢見ていました。En: Working at a café near the Tokyo Skytree, Haru always dreamed of some new adventure.Ja: しかし、日々の生活は単調で、彼はそのルーチンから抜け出せずにいました。En: However, his daily life was monotonous, and he couldn't break out of the routine.Ja:

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15:15

A Kyoto Cafe's Secret: Love Unfolds During the...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/17

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Kyoto Cafe's Secret: Love Unfolds During the Festive Chill Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の静かなカフェは、冬の寒さから逃れる温かい避難所です。En: The quiet cafe in Kyoto is a warm refuge from the winter cold.Ja: やわらかなライトがともり、新鮮なコーヒーの香りが漂うこの場所は、ハルートとユイがよく足を運ぶお気に入りのスポットでした。En: With soft lights glowing and the aroma of fresh coffee wafting through the air, this place was a favorite spot for

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16:07

Winter Dreams: Tokyo Startup's Breakthrough Pitch

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/16

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Winter Dreams: Tokyo Startup's Breakthrough Pitch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-16-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の東京、歴史ある日本橋地区に位置するスタートアップインキュベーター。En: In winter Tokyo, a startup incubator located in the historic Nihonbashi district.Ja: その中は、伝統的な美意識と現代の技術施設が融合した活気あふれる空間でした。En: Inside was a lively space where traditional aesthetics and modern technology facilities merged.Ja: 新年を控え、外の空気は冷たく澄んでいます。En: With

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14:48

From Cat Meows to Startup Success: A Purrfect...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/16

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Cat Meows to Startup Success: A Purrfect Serendipity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-16-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 廊下から聞こえるカチャカチャというキーボードの音。En: The sound of keyboards clacking echoed from the hallway.Ja: 雪の降る高山市のスタートアップインキュベーターは活気に満ちていた。En: The startup incubator in snow-covered Takayama-shi was bustling with energy.Ja: ちょっとした手違いや雑談が聞こえる中で、はるとは真剣な表情でモニタを見つめている。En: Amidst the minor mix-ups and

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15:33

Escaping Tokyo: Rediscovering Tranquility in the...

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2025/12/15

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Escaping Tokyo: Rediscovering Tranquility in the Japan Alps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-15-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の日本アルプスの道路は雪に覆われ、静かで美しい景色が広がっています。En: The roads of the Nihon Arupusu, or Japan Alps, in winter are covered with snow, creating a quiet and beautiful landscape.Ja: この風景の中に、車がゆっくりと進んでいます。En: Amidst this scenery, a car is moving forward slowly.Ja: 車の中には三人の友達がいます。彼らはリナ、タクミ、そしてハルトです。En:

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14:30

A Christmas Miracle on the Slopes of Mount Fuji

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/15

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Christmas Miracle on the Slopes of Mount Fuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: クリスマスの空気が澄んだ冬の日、富士山は真っ白な雪で美しく輝いていました。En: On a clear winter day during the Christmas season, Mount Fuji was beautifully shining with pure white snow.Ja: 周りのスキーリゾートは賑やかで、クリスマスを楽しむ家族でいっぱいです。En: The surrounding ski resorts were bustling and filled with families enjoying Christmas.Ja:

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16:11

Harmony in the Snow: A Festival Uniting Tradition and...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/14

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harmony in the Snow: A Festival Uniting Tradition and Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪が静かに降る美しい山村がありました。En: There was a beautiful mountain village where snow quietly fell.Ja: その村の中央には、古い杉の木に囲まれた伝統的な学校がありました。En: In the center of the village, there was a traditional school surrounded by old sugi trees.Ja: 冬になると村全体が白い毛布のように覆われ、風景が一層神秘的になります。En: When winter

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16:23

Harmony in Nara: Tradition and Modernity Unveiled

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/14

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harmony in Nara: Tradition and Modernity Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 奈良の静かな冬の夕暮れ、二ノ丸殿は大雪に覆われていました。En: In the quiet winter dusk of Nara, Ninomaru-den was blanketed with heavy snow.Ja: 館内はひんやりしていて静かでしたが、展示室の奥では二人のキュレーターが休む暇なく働いていました。En: Inside the building, it was chilly and quiet, but at the back of the exhibition room, two curators were working tirelessly.Ja:

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15:39

Finding Family: A Winter Journey to the Past and Future

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Family: A Winter Journey to the Past and Future Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大晦日の朝、雪がしんしんと降り積もる中、春はコートをきつく締めながら家の窓から外を見ていました。En: On the morning of Omisoka, as snow fell silently and piled up, Haru tightened her coat and looked out the window.Ja: 今年も祖父母の墓参りをする日が来たのです。En: The day had come again to visit the graves of her grandparents.Ja:

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15:38

Finding Connection Amidst the New Year Chaos in Tokyo

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Connection Amidst the New Year Chaos in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の郊外、新年を迎える寒い冬の夜。晴れやかな家の中は、家族たちの賑やかな声と、伝統的な正月料理の香りで満ちていた。En: On a cold winter night welcoming the new year in the suburbs of Tokyo, the inside of a cheerful house was filled with the lively voices of family members and the aroma of traditional New Year dishes.Ja:

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15:13

Penguin Pranks and Holiday Heart: A Christmas...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Penguin Pranks and Holiday Heart: A Christmas Aquarium Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の風が冷たいクリスマスの朝、晴人、舞、そして健太は、きらきら輝くクリスマスライトで飾られた水族館を訪れました。En: On a cold wintery Christmas morning, Haruto, Mai, and Kenta visited an aquarium adorned with sparkling Christmas lights.Ja: 晴人はちょっと内気で、大胆な舞に密かな想いを寄せていました。彼女を驚かせ、自分の気持ちを少しでも伝えたいと考えていました。En: Haruto, a bit shy, secretly

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13:55

Finding Calm Amidst the Swirl at Osaka's Aquarium...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Calm Amidst the Swirl at Osaka's Aquarium Illuminations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大阪の水族館では、冬のイルミネーションが輝いていました。En: At the Osaka aquarium, the winter illuminations were shining brightly.Ja: お正月を迎える準備で忙しい時期です。En: It was a busy time as people prepared to welcome the Oshogatsu or New Year.Ja: 水族館の中は、人々で賑わっています。En: Inside the aquarium, it was bustling with

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13:41

Snowy Surprises: Yuki's Heartfelt Quest for the...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Surprises: Yuki's Heartfelt Quest for the Perfect Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 窓の外には、白い雪が静かに舞い降り、クリスマスの街並みが美しく輝いていました。En: Outside the window, white snow was quietly falling, and the kurisumasu cityscape was shining beautifully.Ja: ユキは、友人のヒロシとエミコと一緒に、地元のアートサンマーケットにやって来ました。クリスマスプレゼントを探しに来たのです。En: Yuki came to the local art summer market with her friends Hiroshi

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14:05

Snowy Legends Brew: A Journalist's Journey to...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Legends Brew: A Journalist's Journey to Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: リナとあいこと健太の物語が始まるのは、北北海道の雪に包まれた冬のことでした。En: The story of Rina, Aiko, and Kenta begins in the winter, wrapped in the snow of northern Hokkaido.Ja: リナはきびしい締切に追われるジャーナリストです。En: Rina is a journalist chasing a tight deadline.Ja: ここ、山道を越える旅の途中で、二人は風情あるコーヒー焙煎所に立ち寄りました。En: During their journey

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14:41

Finding Balance: Haruki's Journey to Inner Peace

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Balance: Haruki's Journey to Inner Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の朝、深い山々の静けさが広がる高野山。雪が杉の木を包み、白い絨毯のように辺りを覆っていました。En: On a winter morning, in the stillness of the deep mountains of Koyasan, snow enveloped the cedar trees, covering the surroundings like a white carpet.Ja: ミニマルな木造の建物が点在し、禅庭が静かに佇む。En: Minimal wooden structures were scattered about, and Zen

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14:07

New Year, New Paths: A Journey to Self-Discovery at...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Year, New Paths: A Journey to Self-Discovery at Seifukuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-10-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の日、風が冷たく吹く。En: On a winter day, the wind blows cold.Ja: 広島と明は、静かな雪の中の山寺、聖福寺へと向かっていた。En: Hiroshima and Akira were heading to the mountain temple, Seifukuji, nestled in the quiet snow.Ja: 年末の疲れを癒し、新しい年へ向けた準備をするためだ。En: It was to heal their year-end fatigue and prepare for the new

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13:52

Chasing Dreams: Haruto's Quest for Marine Discovery

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chasing Dreams: Haruto's Quest for Marine Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-09-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが南半球の美しい海を照らす頃、ハルトは友達のレイカとタケシと一緒にグレートバリアリーフに旅行していました。En: As the summer sun illuminated the beautiful southern hemisphere seas, Haruto was traveling to the Great Barrier Reef with his friends Reika and Takeshi.Ja: 海洋生物学を専攻する学生のハルトにとって、この旅は特別でした。En: For Haruto, a student majoring in

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