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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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14:55

Whispers of the Chikurin: A Journey of Memory and...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Whispers of the Chikurin: A Journey of Memory and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-06-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 竹林の中、ハルカは静かなため息をついた。En: In the chikurin, Haruka let out a quiet sigh.Ja: アラシヤマの竹林は、静けさと優雅さを持っていた。En: The chikurin of Arashiyama possessed both tranquility and elegance.Ja: 秋のやわらかな日差しが、竹の間を通り抜け、地面に模様を描いた。En: The soft autumn sunlight filtered through the bamboo, painting patterns on the

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13:40

Fashion Sparks: A Creative Bond in Vibrant Harajuku

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Fashion Sparks: A Creative Bond in Vibrant Harajuku Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-06-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日、賑やかな原宿の通りは七五三の祭りで活気に満ちていた。En: On an autumn day, the bustling streets of Harajuku were filled with the lively atmosphere of the Shichi-Go-San festival.Ja: 子供たちの笑顔と、色とりどりの着物姿が華やかだった。En: The children's smiles and the bright colors of their kimono made for a splendid scene.Ja:

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13:03

Finding Sweet Traditions: A Shichi-Go-San Market Tale

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Sweet Traditions: A Shichi-Go-San Market Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-05-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 錦市場の秋の光に包まれて、春樹は娘のために特別な食事を探していました。En: Wrapped in the autumn light of Nishiki Ichiba, Haruki was searching for a special meal for his daughter.Ja: 市場の中は賑やかで、あちこちから人々の声や新鮮な食材の香りが漂っていました。En: The market was bustling, filled with the voices of people and the scent of fresh ingredients wafting

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15:31

Harvesting Wisdom: Haruto's Autumn Culinary Quest

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harvesting Wisdom: Haruto's Autumn Culinary Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-05-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 錦市場は秋の京都で活気に満ちた場所です。En: にしきいちば is a lively place in きょうと during the autumn season.Ja: 紅葉の葉が舞い散り、空気は清々しく、その中で出迎えてくれるのは、幅広い香りを放つ露店たちです。En: As the autumn leaves dance in the air and the atmosphere is refreshing, you are welcomed by stalls emitting a wide variety of scents.Ja:

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15:07

Serendipity in the Bamboo Grove: A Tale of Inspiration

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Serendipity in the Bamboo Grove: A Tale of Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-04-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の嵐山は、日本の文化の日を迎える秋のある日、静寂に包まれていました。En: KyotoのArashiyama was enveloped in tranquility on an autumn day as Japan celebrated Culture Day.Ja: 竹林は、静かなカテドラルのようにそそり立つ竹の葉で覆われ、その風景に澄んだ空気が漂っていました。En: The bamboo grove stood tall like a quiet cathedral, covered with bamboo leaves, and the landscape

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16:14

Lunch Swap Leads to Student Chef Showdown

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lunch Swap Leads to Student Chef Showdown Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-04-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の高等学校はいつもとてもにぎやかです。En: High school in the fall is always very lively.Ja: 生徒たちは色づいた落ち葉の中を歩きながら、軽いジャケットを着ています。En: The students walk among the colorful fallen leaves, wearing light jackets.Ja: 今日は特別な日ではありませんが、収穫祭のシーズンで、外は少し涼しいです。En: Although today is not a special day, it is harvest festival season,

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14:49

Embracing New Beginnings at Fujisan’s Autumn Teahouse

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Embracing New Beginnings at Fujisan’s Autumn Teahouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-03-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 富士山の麓にある小さな村。En: A small village at the foot of Fujisan.Ja: その村には古い木造の茶屋があった。En: In this village, there was an old wooden teahouse.Ja: 秋の空気が冷たく澄んでおり、紅葉が見頃を迎えていた。En: The autumn air was cold and clear, and the autumn leaves were at their peak.Ja: 茶屋の灯りが優しく揺れ、香ばしいお茶の香りが漂っていた。En: The light of

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16:28

Tea Ceremony Triumph: A Tale of Friendship and Festival

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Tea Ceremony Triumph: A Tale of Friendship and Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-03-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 体育館には色とりどりの旗が飾られ、中世風の装飾が施されていました。En: The gymnasium was adorned with colorful flags and decorated in a medieval style.Ja: 厚いカーテンが窓を覆い、早秋の柔らかな光が蛍光灯と混ざり合って、独特の雰囲気を作り出しています。En: Thick curtains covered the windows, and the soft early autumn light blended with the fluorescent lamps, creating a

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15:16

Robots and Revelations at the Tokyo Science Museum

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Robots and Revelations at the Tokyo Science Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-02-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の晴れた日、東京の科学博物館にはたくさんの人々が訪れていました。En: On a sunny autumn day, many people were visiting the Tokyo Museum of Science.Ja: 展示室の明るい照明とインタラクティブなディスプレイの音が、訪れた人々の興味をさらに引き立てます。En: The bright lights in the exhibit rooms and the sounds from the interactive displays further piqued the interest of the

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15:11

Haruto's Celestial Gift: Sparking a Love for Science

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Haruto's Celestial Gift: Sparking a Love for Science Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-02-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の柔らかい日差しが、大阪科学館の窓から差し込んでいました。En: The gentle autumn sunlight streamed in through the windows of the Osaka Science Museum.Ja: ハルトは、友達のユミとカズオと一緒に、この賑やかな場所に来ていました。En: Haruto had come to this lively place with his friends Yumi and Kazuo.Ja:

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14:47

A Vote to Remember: Unlikely Heroes of the Election Day

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/11/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Vote to Remember: Unlikely Heroes of the Election Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日、葉がオレンジやクリムゾンに染まり、風に舞う季節。地元のコミュニティセンターでは投票日が始まります。En: On an autumn day, when the leaves are dyed orange and crimson and dance in the wind, election day begins at the local community center.Ja: 静かな緊張感と期待感が漂い、人々はやってきて投票権を行使します。En: A quiet tension and sense of anticipation linger as

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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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