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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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14:11

Mistletoe Magic: A Christmas Confession in Arashiyama

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

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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16:03

Unveiling Ancestral Secrets Amidst the Nara Snow

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/24

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unveiling Ancestral Secrets Amidst the Nara Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-24-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の静かな午後、奈良の密林の中にある古代の遺跡に、二人の友達、アキラとハナがいました。En: On a quiet winter afternoon, two friends, Akira and Hana, were at an ancient ruin located deep in the dense forest of Nara.Ja: 空は曇り始めており、冷たい風が木々の間をささやいていました。En: The sky was starting to cloud over, and a cold wind whispered through the trees.Ja:

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15:31

Moonlit Magic: Haruto's Heartfelt Confession

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/23

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Moonlit Magic: Haruto's Heartfelt Confession Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-23-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 月明かりの浜辺には冬のイルミネーションが輝いていました。En: On the moonlit beach, winter illuminations sparkled.Ja: 日本のこのビーチは、冬の魔法に包まれています。En: This Nihon beach was wrapped in winter magic.Ja: 木々から吊るされた輝くライト、波の柔らかな音と人々の笑い声や音楽が空中に舞っていました。En: Glittering lights hung from the trees, and the gentle sound of waves mixed with

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16:26

Mystery of the Arashiyama Talisman: Time Travel in a...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/23

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery of the Arashiyama Talisman: Time Travel in a Bamboo Grove Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-23-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 竹林の道は静かで神秘的でした。En: The path through the bamboo grove was quiet and mysterious.Ja: 冬の嵐山の空気は冷たく、竹がゆったりと風に揺れていました。En: The air in Arashiyama during winter was cold, and the bamboo swayed gently in the wind.Ja: 遥とタケシは、竹藪の中を静かに歩いていました。En: Haruka and Takeshi were walking quietly

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15:30

Satoru's Journey: Choosing Between Dreams and Roots

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/22

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Satoru's Journey: Choosing Between Dreams and Roots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: サトルは東京から雪の降る北海道の小さな町に戻ってきました。En: Satoru returned to a small town in Hokkaido where it was snowing, from Tokyo.Ja: 彼は、父親の突然の他界により、この地に戻ってきたのです。En: He came back to this place due to the sudden passing of his father.Ja: 新年が近づいており、町はお正月の準備でにぎわっています。En: With the New Year approaching, the town

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17:15

Rekindling Friendships and Dreams in Shirakawago's Snow

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/22

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Friendships and Dreams in Shirakawago's Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪が静かに降り積もる白川郷の小さな村。毎年、この美しい村には観光客が訪れる。En: In the small village of Shirakawago, where the snow quietly accumulates, tourists visit this beautiful village every year.Ja: 伝統的な茅葺（かやぶき）屋根の家々は、雪化粧で一層魅力を増す。En: The traditional kayabuki thatched-roof houses become even more charming when covered

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15:08

Crafting Hope: A New Year of Love and Resilience

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/21

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Crafting Hope: A New Year of Love and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の京都の郊外、真っ白な雪に覆われた広い畑が広がります。En: In the suburbs of Kyoto during winter, vast fields covered with pure white snow stretch out.Ja: ハルトとアイコは、この美しい自然に囲まれた小さな農場で暮らしています。En: Haruto and Aiko live on a small farm surrounded by this beautiful nature.Ja: 空は澄んでいて、時折山々が霧の合間から顔を覗かせます。En: The sky is clear,

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15:57

Rekindling Family Ties: A Tokyo Christmas Journey

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/20

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Family Ties: A Tokyo Christmas Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: クリスマスの東京、渋谷のスクランブル交差点にも光が輝いていました。En: Christmas in Tokyo: the lights glittered at the Shibuya Scramble Intersection.Ja: 人々は忙しそうに行き交い、店のウィンドウにはきらびやかな飾りがありました。En: People hurried back and forth, and the store windows were adorned with glittering decorations.Ja: その中に、広子は立ち止まり、深呼吸をしました。En: Hiroko

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12:38

A Christmas Proposal in Shibuya: Love Found and Rings...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/20

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Christmas Proposal in Shibuya: Love Found and Rings Returned Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: クリスマスイブの夜、東京の賑やかな街、渋谷には冬の寒さの中でも温かな雰囲気が漂っています。En: On Christmas Eve, in the lively city of Shibuya in Tokyo, a warm atmosphere lingers despite the winter chill.Ja: エミはKaitoと会う前に、少し緊張していました。En: Emi felt a bit nervous before meeting Kaito.Ja:

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17:05

Unity in the Storm: A New Year Retreat to Team...

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2025/12/19

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unity in the Storm: A New Year Retreat to Team Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-19-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 日本アルプスの奥深くにある秘密のバンカーは、まるで別世界のように静かでした。En: Deep within the Nihon Arupusu, the secret bunker was as quiet as another world.Ja: 雪がしんしんと降り積もり、すべてを白く包んでいました。En: Snow quietly fell and accumulated, wrapping everything in white.Ja: この特別な場所で、ハルカ、タケシ、ユキの三人は、年始のチームビルディング合宿を行うことになっていました。En:

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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

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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...

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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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