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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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16:24

From School Supplies to Friendship: A Notebook's Tale

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

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...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

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

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

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...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

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...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

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...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

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

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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...

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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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14:27

Faith and Innovation: A Summer Day at Ueno Zoo

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2025/08/17

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Faith and Innovation: A Summer Day at Ueno Zoo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日、上野動物園は緑に囲まれ、たくさんの動物がいる。En: On a summer day, Ueno Zoo is surrounded by greenery, with many animals within.Ja: その日、飼育員のハルトとユキはとても忙しかった。En: That day, the zookeepers, HaruTo and YuKi, were very busy.Ja: お盆の時期で、お客さんも多い。En: It's the Obon season, and there are many visitors.Ja:

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15:04

Traditions & Triumphs: How Collaboration Transformed...

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2025/08/16

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Traditions & Triumphs: How Collaboration Transformed a Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 晴れた夏の日、地元の商店街は活気に満ちている。En: On a sunny summer day, the local shotengai is bustling with life.Ja: 店の軒先には五色の提灯が風になびき、露店からは焼き鳥やお好み焼きの食欲をそそる匂いが漂っている。En: Multicolored lanterns sway in the breeze at the eaves of the shops, and enticing aromas of yakitori and okonomiyaki waft from

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14:35

Lost and Found: A Festival Adventure in Shibuya

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/15

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost and Found: A Festival Adventure in Shibuya Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 渋谷の交差点は、夏祭りの賑わいで溢れていた。En: The Shibuya crossing was overflowing with the lively atmosphere of the summer festival.Ja: 色とりどりの提灯が光り、太鼓の音が響く。En: Colorful lanterns glowed and the sound of drums echoed.Ja: 浴衣を纏った人々が行き交い、香ばしい焼きそばの匂いが漂う。En: People wearing yukata wandered about, and the aroma of

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15:10

Tokyo Grind: Kana's Journey from Pressure to Team...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/14

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Tokyo Grind: Kana's Journey from Pressure to Team Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の眩しい日差しが、オフィスの大きな窓から差し込んでいました。En: The dazzling sunlight of Tokyo streamed in through the large office windows.Ja: エアコンの涼しさが、働く社員たちを励ましています。En: The coolness of the air conditioner encouraged the working employees.Ja: この東京の企業オフィスでは、一日中書類やキーボードの音が響きます。En: In this Tokyo company office,

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15:10

From Tradition to Triumph: A Newcomer's Impact on...

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2025/08/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Tradition to Triumph: A Newcomer's Impact on Obon Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京郊外の閑静な住宅街。En: A quiet residential area in the suburbs of Tokyo.Ja: そこに、伝統と現代が融合するかのような美しい家々が並んでいます。En: There, beautiful houses that seem to blend tradition and modernity stand in a row.Ja: 夏の日差しが強く照りつけ、庭からは色とりどりの花の香りが漂います。En: The summer sun shines intensely, and the scent of

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15:29

Haruka's Quest: Unveiling Kyoto's Ancient Secrets

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Haruka's Quest: Unveiling Kyoto's Ancient Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の古い寺院に夏の香りが漂っていました。En: The scent of summer lingered around the old temple in Kyoto.Ja: 木々が高く茂り、寺院の静けさを守っています。En: The trees grew tall and lush, preserving the temple's serenity.Ja: ここで、大学生の春香（はるか）は古代の秘密を探求していました。En: Here, a university student named Haruka was delving into ancient secrets.Ja:

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14:23

Friendship & Focus: A Lesson from Hokkaido's Library

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2025/08/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Friendship & Focus: A Lesson from Hokkaido's Library Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが窓から差し込み、北海道大学の図書館は静かで涼しい避難場所だった。En: The summer sunlight streamed through the window, and the library at Hokkaido University was a quiet and cool refuge.Ja: 外では、お盆の準備が進んでいたが、ここでは時間が止まっているようだった。En: Outside, preparations for Obon were underway, but it felt as if time had stopped

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15:55

A Rainy Day's Muse: Finding Inspiration in the Tokyo...

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2025/08/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Rainy Day's Muse: Finding Inspiration in the Tokyo Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏のある日、東京国立博物館はいつもより賑わっていました。En: On a summer day, the Tokyo National Museum was busier than usual.Ja: 特別な展示があり、多くの人が訪れていました。En: There was a special exhibition, attracting a large number of visitors.Ja: しかし、外は突然の雨嵐。出られなくなった訪問者たちで、館内はさらに混雑していました。En: However, outside, a sudden rainstorm

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