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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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15:08

Mystery Unveiled: A New Year's Adventure at Shibuya...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery Unveiled: A New Year's Adventure at Shibuya Crossing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-03-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新年の東京、渋谷スクランブル交差点は賑やかだった。En: In the New Year, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo was bustling.Ja: 人々はカラフルな衣装を身にまとい、新しい年を迎えるために道路を行き交う。En: People wore colorful outfits, crossing the street to welcome the new year.Ja: ネオンの光が濡れた歩道に反射し、辺りはきらめいていた。En: The neon lights reflected off

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14:20

Capturing New Year's Splendor: Haruto's Shibuya Snapshot

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2026/01/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing New Year's Splendor: Haruto's Shibuya Snapshot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-03-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 渋谷の交差点は、まるで人の波が押し寄せる海のようでした。En: The Shibuya crossing was like a sea with waves of people surging through.Ja: 冬の冷たい風が、そこを歩く人々の頬を赤く染めます。En: The cold winter wind turned the cheeks of the people walking there red.Ja: 新年の始まりを祝うために、たくさんの人がお買い物に出かけ、新しい年を迎える準備をしていました。En: Many people went out

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14:14

Lost in Snow: Finding Friendship and Purpose in the Alps

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost in Snow: Finding Friendship and Purpose in the Alps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-02-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の朝、ハルトは雪で覆われた日本アルプスの中を歩いていました。En: On a winter morning, Haruto was walking through the snow-covered Japanese Alps.Ja: 彼の隣にはユキがいました。En: Beside him was Yuki.Ja: 新年を迎え、彼らは静かな温泉を探しに行きました。En: With the arrival of the new year, they set off to find a quiet onsen.Ja:

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14:04

New Year, New Paths: Finding Peace at Kiyomizu-dera

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Year, New Paths: Finding Peace at Kiyomizu-dera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-02-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬のある夜、清水寺は色と光で輝いていました。En: On a winter night, Kiyomizu-dera was glowing with colors and lights.Ja: お正月の時期、たくさんの人々が初詣に訪れています。En: During the New Year's period, many people visit for their first shrine visit of the year.Ja: 空気は冷たく、息が白くなる季節です。En: The air is cold, and it's the season when your

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15:13

When Justice and Science Unite: A New Year's Tale in...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: When Justice and Science Unite: A New Year's Tale in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-01-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の静かな朝でした。En: It was a quiet winter morning.Ja: 新年の穏やかな雰囲気が東京の渋谷区に流れていました。En: The peaceful atmosphere of the New Year flowed through Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward.Ja: ハルトは伝統的な着物を着て、新年の祈りをするために神社に向かっていました。En: Haruto was heading towards the shrine to offer his New Year prayers, dressed in

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14:25

A New Year's Mystery: Unraveling Disappearances in Tokyo

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A New Year's Mystery: Unraveling Disappearances in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-01-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の警察署は、冬の寒さにもかかわらずにぎやかだった。En: The Tokyo police station was bustling despite the winter chill.Ja: 新年の一日でも、多くの人が用事を済ませにやって来ていた。En: Even on New Year's Day, many people were arriving to attend to their business.Ja: 警察署の中は冷たく、蛍光灯の光が床に反射していた。En: Inside the police station, it was cold, and

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14:50

Navigating Shibuya: A Sushi Delivery Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/31

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Navigating Shibuya: A Sushi Delivery Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-31-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 渋谷の交差点は新年を祝う人々であふれていました。En: The Shibuya crossing was overflowing with people celebrating the New Year.Ja: 冬の寒い空気にもかかわらず、ネオンライトが地面を輝かせ、多くの観光客がカメラを構えていました。En: Despite the chilly winter air, the neon lights sparkled on the ground, and many tourists were poised with their cameras.Ja:

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14:38

Reunited at Sea: A Winter Homecoming to Remember

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2025/12/31

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reunited at Sea: A Winter Homecoming to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪がしんしんと降る横須賀海軍基地。En: Snow falls softly on the Yokosuka Naval Base.Ja: 冬の冷たい風が吹き、手袋をしても指先が冷たくなる。En: The cold winter wind blows, and even with gloves on, fingertips feel chilly.Ja: アキラはマフラーを顔に巻いて、待合室で震えながら立っていた。En: Akira wraps his scarf around his face and stands shivering in the waiting

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16:10

Capturing Hope: A New Year's Eve at Shibuya Crossing

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2025/12/30

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Hope: A New Year's Eve at Shibuya Crossing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大晦日の夜、東京の渋谷スクランブル交差点はにぎやかで、輝くネオンの光が冬の夜を照らしていました。En: On New Year's Eve, the Tokyo Shibuya Scramble Crossing was lively, with the glowing neon lights illuminating the winter night.Ja: 人々は新年の到来を心待ちにし、交差点はまるで舞台のような賑わいです。En: People eagerly awaited the arrival of the new year, making the

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14:41

New Year's Revelations at Shibuya: A Heartfelt Gift...

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2025/12/30

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Year's Revelations at Shibuya: A Heartfelt Gift in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の東京、渋谷スクランブル交差点。En: A winter's day at Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing.Ja: 空には輝くネオン、地面は濡れ、冷たい風が街を吹き抜けます。En: The neon lights shine in the sky, the ground is wet, and a cold wind sweeps through the city.Ja: 人々はコートを着て、新年を迎える準備に忙しい。En: People, wearing coats, are busy preparing to

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13:34

A New Year's Promise in Shinjuku: Love Conquers Distance

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/29

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A New Year's Promise in Shinjuku: Love Conquers Distance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-29-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿駅は人であふれています。En: Shinjuku Station is overflowing with people.Ja: 冬の冷たい空気の中、駅のあちこちには新年のお飾りが見えます。En: Amid the cold air of winter, New Year decorations can be seen throughout the station.Ja: ニューヤーイブの夜、たくさんの人が集まり、賑やかな声が響き渡ります。En: On New Year's Eve night, many people gather, and lively

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15:48

Love Across the Miles: A New Year's Eve Reunion

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/29

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Across the Miles: A New Year's Eve Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の夜、雪が静かに舞い降りる中、遥か遠く離れた街に二人の学生がいました。En: On a winter night, as the snow quietly fell, there were two students in a distant city.Ja: ハルトとユイ、そしてハルトの親友カズキです。En: They were Haruto and Yui, and Haruto's best friend, Kazuki.Ja: ハルトとユイは、長距離恋愛中のカップルです。En: Haruto and Yui are a couple in a long-distance

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15:33

Finding Home: A New Year's Eve in Savannah's Forsyth...

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2025/12/28

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Home: A New Year's Eve in Savannah's Forsyth Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ヒロシ、マコト、ユキの三人は、サバンナのフォーサイトパークにやってきました。En: Hiroshi, Makoto, and Yuki arrived at Savannah's Forsyth Park.Ja: 冬の寒さが心地良く、木々にはきらめくライトが飾られ、まるで別世界のようです。En: The winter chill was pleasantly comforting, and the trees were decorated with sparkling lights, making it seem like a different

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14:13

Rekindling Friendship: A Kyoto Tale of Redemption and...

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2025/12/28

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Friendship: A Kyoto Tale of Redemption and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の夜、冬の冷たい空気がFushimi Inari大社を包んでいた。En: In the night of Kyoto, the cold winter air wrapped around Fushimi Inari Taisha.Ja: 赤い鳥居が連なり、山の坂道を飾る。En: Red toriis lined up, adorning the mountain path.Ja: その奥、優しい光の中で、Harutoは心の中の重荷を背負って歩いていた。En: Beyond them, in the soft light, Haruto was

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15:04

Winter Muse: Discovering Inspiration in Santorini's...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/27

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Winter Muse: Discovering Inspiration in Santorini's Markets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬のサントリーニ島には不思議な魅力があります。En: The winter in Santorini possesses a mysterious charm.Ja: 澄み切った青い空と海、そして美しい白い建物が並ぶ街並みは、毎年多くの観光客を引きつけます。En: The clear blue skies and sea, along with the beautiful cityscapes lined with white buildings, attract numerous tourists each year.Ja:

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12:28

From Istanbul's Heart to Yours: Haruto's New Year Quest

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/27

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Istanbul's Heart to Yours: Haruto's New Year Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ハルトは異国の土地、イスタンブールのグランドバザールに立っていました。En: Haruto was standing in the foreign land of Istanbul, at the Grand Bazaar.Ja: 彼の心はドキドキしていました。En: His heart was pounding.Ja: 色彩豊かな店や、人々の声が行き交うこの迷宮のような場所で、特別なプレゼントを探していました。En: In this labyrinth-like place filled with colorful shops and the voices of

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16:08

A New Year's Wish: Finding Hope in Kyoto's Winter

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/26

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A New Year's Wish: Finding Hope in Kyoto's Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の朝、空気は凛として冷たかった。En: On a winter morning, the air was sharp and cold.Ja: ハルトは京都の静かな街並みを歩きながら、心の中で小さな不安を感じていた。En: Haruto felt a small anxiety in his heart as he walked through the quiet streets of Kyoto.Ja: 大学をまもなく卒業する彼にとって、これからの人生は未知数だった。En: With his imminent graduation from university, his

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14:41

From Isolation to Connection: An Athlete's...

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2025/12/26

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Isolation to Connection: An Athlete's Heartwarming Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ハルトは、白い雪に包まれた山の中のトレーニングキャンプにやって来ました。En: Haruto arrived at a training camp in the mountains, enveloped in white snow.Ja: 彼は、もっと良い選手になるために、一生懸命にトレーニングをしていました。En: He was training diligently to become a better athlete.Ja: しかし、心のどこかで、彼は寂しさを感じていました。En: However, somewhere in his heart,

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14:01

A Gift of Harmony: Reuniting Friends Amid Kyoto's Bamboo

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/25

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Gift of Harmony: Reuniting Friends Amid Kyoto's Bamboo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の嵐山竹林は、冬の冷たい風に竹が優しく揺れる、美しい場所です。En: The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto is a beautiful place where the bamboo gently sways in the cold winter breeze.Ja: クリスマスの準備で市場が賑わい、人々が行ったり来たりしています。En: As the market buzzes with Christmas preparations, people are coming and going.Ja:

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14:11

Mistletoe Magic: A Christmas Confession in Arashiyama

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2025/12/25

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mistletoe Magic: A Christmas Confession in Arashiyama Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪がちらちらと降り始めた嵐山の竹林。En: The snow began to fall gently in the bamboo grove of Arashiyama.Ja: 背の高い竹が優しく風に揺れ、まるで自然のメロディーを奏でているようです。En: The tall bamboo swayed softly in the wind, as if playing a natural melody.Ja: 冬の冷たい空気の中、竹林はクリスマスの飾りでさりげなく彩られています。En: In the cold winter air, the bamboo grove

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