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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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15:16

Hiroshi's Bold Step: A Sneezing Adventure at the Museum

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2025/09/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Hiroshi's Bold Step: A Sneezing Adventure at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-06-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京国立博物館は、敬老の日でにぎやかでした。En: The Tokyo National Museum was bustling on Respect for the Aged Day.Ja: たくさんの人が訪れています。En: Many people were visiting.Ja: 館内は歴史の豊かな香りで満ちています。En: The interior was filled with a rich aroma of history.Ja: 外の上野公園では、秋の葉がさわさわと音を立てています。En: Outside, in Ueno Park, the

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12:53

Finding Harmony in Shinjuku: A Journey of Reflection...

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2025/09/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Harmony in Shinjuku: A Journey of Reflection and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-05-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京は賑やかな街です。En: Tokyo is a bustling city.Ja: しかし、その中にも静かな場所があります。En: However, within it, there are quiet places.Ja: 新宿御苑です。En: One such place is Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 遅い夏の午後、ミカは新宿御苑に来ました。En: On a late summer afternoon, Mika came to Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 最近、彼女の祖母のオボンの集まりに出席しました。En:

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13:54

Heartfelt Gifts: Under the Autumn Moon in Ueno Park

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/09/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Heartfelt Gifts: Under the Autumn Moon in Ueno Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の午後、空は高く澄んでいました。En: On an autumn afternoon, the sky was high and clear.Ja: 上野公園では、週末の小さな市場が賑わっていました。En: In Ueno Park, the small weekend market was bustling.Ja: 空と雪は、月見祭りの贈り物を探しに来ました。En: Sora and Yuki had come to look for gifts for the moon-viewing festival.Ja:

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15:46

Harvest Tales and Heartfelt Gifts: An Obon at Hokkaido

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/09/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harvest Tales and Heartfelt Gifts: An Obon at Hokkaido Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-03-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが温かく降り注ぐ、北海道の田舎の朝。En: On a morning in the countryside of Hokkaido, the warm summer sunlight poured down.Ja: はるとは祖父母の家に夏休みで訪れていました。En: Haruto was visiting his grandparents' house for summer vacation.Ja: お盆の時期になり、はるとは祖父母への感謝の気持ちを込めた贈り物を探していました。En: As the time of Obon approached,

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13:57

Moonlit Connections: An Art Student's Night of Discovery

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/09/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Moonlit Connections: An Art Student's Night of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-02-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の夕方、郊外の賑やかなショッピング街は月見祭りでにぎわっていました。En: On an autumn evening, the bustling shopping street in the suburbs was lively with a moon-viewing festival.Ja: 通りには提灯が揺れ、伝統的なお菓子を売る屋台からは秋の香りが漂っていました。En: Lanterns swayed on the streets, and the scent of autumn wafted from stalls selling traditional

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15:05

Finding Serenity: A Kyoto Tea Ceremony's Timeless Lesson

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/09/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Serenity: A Kyoto Tea Ceremony's Timeless Lesson Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 清水寺の緑豊かな丘が広がる京都の静かな一角。En: In a quiet corner of Kyoto, the green, lush hills of Kiyomizu-dera spread out.Ja: 夏の名残を感じるセミの声が響く中、ハルトは友達のユキと一緒に茶室に向かって歩いていました。En: As the sound of cicadas echoed, still carrying the remnants of summer, Hiroto walked towards a tea room with his friend Yuki.Ja:

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14:24

Kite Dreams: Haru's Starry Triumph at Tokyo's Obon...

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2025/08/31

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Kite Dreams: Haru's Starry Triumph at Tokyo's Obon Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-31-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の桜公園に夏の風が静かに吹いていました。En: A summer breeze was quietly blowing through Tokyo's Sakura Park.Ja: トンボが空を舞い、木陰では人々が涼んでいます。En: Dragonflies danced in the sky, and people cooled off in the shade of the trees.Ja: この日は、特別なオボン祭りの一日でした。En: This day was a special one, the day of the Obon

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14:35

Rekindling Bonds: A Family's Journey in Arashiyama's...

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2025/08/30

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Bonds: A Family's Journey in Arashiyama's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-30-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の終わり、涼しい風が吹く嵐山の竹林では、竹が高くそびえ、揺れるたびに心地よい音を立てていました。En: At the end of summer, in the bamboo grove of Arashiyama where a cool breeze blows, the tall bamboo swayed and made a pleasant sound each time it moved.Ja: ハルコは、竹の間を歩きながら、幼い頃の思い出に浸っていました。En: Haruko, walking through the bamboo, was

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16:24

From School Supplies to Friendship: A Notebook's Tale

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2025/08/29

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From School Supplies to Friendship: A Notebook's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の終わり、穏やかな丘に囲まれた寄宿学校は活気にあふれていました。En: At the end of summer, the boarding school nestled among gentle hills was bustling with energy.Ja: 学生たちは、新学期に向けて忙しく準備をしていました。En: The students were busy preparing for the new school term.Ja: 近くの町には、古い本屋が一軒あります。En: In the nearby town, there was an old

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14:51

Discovering Ainu Heritage: A Journey Through Crafting...

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2025/08/28

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Discovering Ainu Heritage: A Journey Through Crafting Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日、北海道のアイヌクラフト市場は賑やかだった。En: On a summer day, the Hokkaido Ainu craft market was bustling with activity.Ja: 緑の森に囲まれた市場は色とりどりの職人の手作り品でいっぱいだった。En: The market, surrounded by green forests, was full of vibrant, handmade items by artisans.Ja: 観光客の一人、ヒロシは大きなカバンを肩に掛け、目を輝かせていた。En:

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14:12

The Mystery of the Missing Kakejiku: A Family Reunited

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2025/08/27

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Mystery of the Missing Kakejiku: A Family Reunited Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-27-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 暑い夏の夜、蝉の声が庭に響く中、大きな家で何かが失われた。En: On a hot summer night, as the sound of cicadas echoed in the garden, something was lost in a large house.Ja: それは、家族の宝物。古い掛け軸だった。En: It was the family's treasure—an old kakejiku.Ja: 床の間にいつも掛けてあるその掛け軸は、何代にも渡って大切にされてきたものだった。En: The scroll, which was always

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15:13

Obon Delight: Blending Tradition and Modernity in...

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2025/08/26

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Obon Delight: Blending Tradition and Modernity in Wagashi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-26-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 霧が立ち込める湿地、そこはまるで別世界のようだった。En: The mist-covered wetland seemed like a different world altogether.Ja: 日本の夏の雰囲気が広がるこの場所で、青々とした草木が生い茂り、オボン祭りを祝うための市場が立ち並んでいた。En: In this place filled with the atmosphere of a Nihon summer, lush green plants grew thickly, and a market celebrating the Obon

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14:39

Unexpected Adventures: Capturing Magic in...

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2025/08/25

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unexpected Adventures: Capturing Magic in Arashiyama's Rain Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の嵐山竹林は、夏の日差しを浴びて緑に輝いていた。En: The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto was shining green under the summer sun.Ja: ところが、その日の午後、突然の雨が降り始めた。En: However, that afternoon, a sudden rain began to fall.Ja: ハルキ、愛子、そしてゲンジの三人は、嵐山竹林を訪れていた。En: Haruki, Aiko, and Genji were visiting the Arashiyama

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13:55

Family Bonds and Spiritual Traditions at Kyoto's...

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2025/08/24

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Family Bonds and Spiritual Traditions at Kyoto's Kinkakuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが眩しい中、金閣寺の前庭はにぎわっていました。En: Under the dazzling summer sun, the front garden of Kinkakuji was bustling with activity.Ja: 緑に包まれた風景、池に映る金色の寺、そして香の香りが漂う場です。En: The scenery enveloped in greenery, the golden temple reflecting in the pond, and the scent of incense wafting through the

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16:51

Haruki's Journey: Finding Hope Beneath the Ruins

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/23

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Haruki's Journey: Finding Hope Beneath the Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冷たい風が吹くと、灰色の空が低くたれこめ、広がる破壊された風景に重くのしかかった。En: When the cold wind blew, the gray sky loomed low, weighing heavily on the widespread, devastated landscape.Ja: ハルキは布のコートを強く抱え、冷たさをしのぎながら歩いた。En: Haruki clutched his cloth coat tightly, walking to ward off the chill.Ja: 彼はなんとか生き延びるために清潔な水を探していた。En: He

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14:04

Harmony in Bamboo: Haruto's Tea Ceremony Transformation

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2025/08/22

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harmony in Bamboo: Haruto's Tea Ceremony Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-22-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 青々とした竹林が広がる嵐山。En: A lush bamboo grove spreads across Arashiyama.Ja: 京都のこの美しい場所で、夏の風が静かに竹を揺らす。En: In this beautiful place in Kyoto, the summer breeze gently sways the bamboo.Ja: 光が葉の間を通り抜け、地面に斑模様の光を落とす。En: Light filters through the leaves, casting dappled patterns on the ground.Ja:

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15:26

Chasing Shadows: A Botanist's Quest for the Yasui Flower

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/21

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chasing Shadows: A Botanist's Quest for the Yasui Flower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが森の上を優しく照らしていました。En: The summer sunlight gently illuminated the forest above.Ja: しかし、森の中は木々で覆われていて暗いです。En: However, inside the forest, it was dark, covered by trees.Ja: ユキ、ヒロシ、アイコの三人は夏のお盆にこの森に来ました。En: The three of them, Yuki, Hiroshi, and Aiko, came to this forest during the

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13:37

Finding Clarity in the Storm: Haruto’s Journey to...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/20

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Clarity in the Storm: Haruto’s Journey to Inner Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏のある日、晴れた空に突然、黒い雲が広がりました。En: One summer day, a clear sky was suddenly overtaken by dark clouds.Ja: 広大な飛騨山脈は雨を迎える準備をしているようでした。En: The vast Hida Mountains seemed to be preparing for rain.Ja: ハルト、アキラ、ユキの三人は、山の中をハイキングしていました。En: Haruto, Akira, and Yuki were hiking through the

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15:17

A Summer Day in Osaka: Choosing Friendship Over Exams

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/19

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Summer Day in Osaka: Choosing Friendship Over Exams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大阪公立高校では、夏の日差しが校庭を照らしています。En: At the Osaka public high school, the summer sun illuminates the schoolyard.Ja: 教室の中は、今にも始まる試験への緊張で静まり返っています。En: Inside the classroom, there is a hushed silence filled with tension for the exam that is about to begin.Ja: 外からは、ほんの数日前までの盆祭りの名残が感じられます。En: From

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13:49

Brews & Leaves: A Tea Ceremony's Dance With Autumn

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/18

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Brews & Leaves: A Tea Ceremony's Dance With Autumn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が静かに庭を通り過ぎ、色とりどりの葉が舞う。En: The autumn breeze quietly passed through the garden, and colorful leaves danced in the air.Ja: 茶室はその静けさの中で、暖かな灯りに包まれていた。En: The tearoom was enveloped in warm light amidst the silence.Ja: そこでは、ゆったりとした時が流れている。En: Time flowed leisurely there.Ja:

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