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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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14:31

Saving Heritage: A Sibling's Battle to Preserve Memories

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Saving Heritage: A Sibling's Battle to Preserve Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが強く照りつける午後、遥斗は街の裏通りを急いでいた。En: On a summer afternoon when the sun was beating down mercilessly, Haruto hurried through the back streets of the town.Ja: 彼の目指す先は、幼い頃からの家だった。En: His destination was the house he had known since childhood.Ja: 狭い住宅街には、家々の間に盆提灯が揺れていた。En: In the narrow

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13:23

Healing in Shinjuku: Bonding Through Memory and Loss

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Healing in Shinjuku: Bonding Through Memory and Loss Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑の中、夏の日差しが木々の間からやさしく降り注いでいました。En: In Shinjuku Gyoen, the summer sunlight gently streamed through the trees.Ja: 緑がいっぱいで、時々鈴虫の鳴き声が聞こえます。En: It was full of greenery, and occasionally, the chirping of crickets could be heard.Ja: ユキとハルトは祖母のお葬式の後、ここを訪れていました。En: Yuki and Harto visited this

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15:34

Ephemeral Sparks: A Night of Renewal at Kyoto's Obon...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/08/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Ephemeral Sparks: A Night of Renewal at Kyoto's Obon Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の夏祭りの夕暮れ、通りは色とりどりの提灯で飾られ、伝統的な音楽が響いていました。En: On the evening of a summer festival in Kyoto, the streets were decorated with colorful lanterns, and traditional music echoed through the air.Ja: 屋台の香りが漂い、人々は浴衣を着て楽しんでいます。En: The scent of food stalls wafted around, and people enjoyed

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15:48

The Sun, the Mountain, and a Heart's Revelation

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/31

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Sun, the Mountain, and a Heart's Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが眩しい、七夕の季節でした。En: It was the season of Tanabata, with the dazzling summer sun overhead.Ja: 警察署は忙しく、人々が行き交い、どこか緊張した空気が漂っています。En: The police station was bustling, people coming and going, and there was a somewhat tense atmosphere.Ja: 木製のカウンターの前にハルカは立っていました。En: Haruka stood in front of a

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14:53

Ueno Park Reunion: Rediscovering Friendship in Tokyo

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/30

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Ueno Park Reunion: Rediscovering Friendship in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日、上野公園は賑やかだった。En: On a summer day, Ueno Park was bustling.Ja: 緑の木々が日差しを和らげ、子供たちが楽しそうに遊んでいた。En: The green trees softened the sunlight, and children played joyfully.Ja: セミの声が響き渡り、その音が絶え間なく続く。En: The sound of cicadas echoed, continuing without pause.Ja: 花の香りが漂い、空気が温かく包み込む。En: The scent of

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14:37

New Tastes and Seed-Shooting Triumphs: A Festival of...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/29

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Tastes and Seed-Shooting Triumphs: A Festival of Firsts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが公園を鮮やかに照らしていました。En: The summer sun brightly illuminated the park.Ja: 色とりどりの屋台が並び、笑い声が空に響き渡ります。En: A colorful array of stalls lined up, and laughter echoed through the sky.Ja: 今日は理想郷の毎年恒例のスイカフェスティバル。En: Today was the annual Risoukyou Watermelon Festival.Ja:

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15:27

A Magical Proposal: Love Blossoms at Tokyo Disneyland

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/28

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Magical Proposal: Love Blossoms at Tokyo Disneyland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京ディズニーランドの夏の空は青く、どこを見ても楽しそうな人々でにぎわっています。En: The summer sky at Tokyo Disneyland was blue, and wherever you looked, there were crowds of people having a wonderful time.Ja: ポップコーンと綿菓子の甘い香りが空気中に漂い、シンデレラ城が背景にそびえ立っています。En: The sweet scent of popcorn and cotton candy wafted through the air,

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15:15

Reviving Sakura: Haruto's Journey of Tradition &...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/27

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reviving Sakura: Haruto's Journey of Tradition & Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-27-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の京都植物園は美しい。En: The natsu of Kyoto Botanical Garden is beautiful.Ja: 緑がいっぱいで、静かな小道が続く。En: It is full of greenery, and quiet paths stretch out.Ja: 蝉の声が遠くから聞こえる。En: The sound of cicadas can be heard from afar.Ja: 晴れることが少ない、今年の夏は特に雨が多い。En: It has been rare for it to be sunny;

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15:22

Beyond the Tourist Trail: Discovering Santorini's...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/26

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Beyond the Tourist Trail: Discovering Santorini's Hidden Gems Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-26-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しがサントリーニ島を照らしていました。En: The summer sun was shining down on Santorini.Ja: 青いエーゲ海が、真っ白な建物と青いドームの教会を背景に輝いています。En: The blue Aegean Sea sparkled with the backdrop of the pure white buildings and blue-domed churches.Ja: 観光客が賑やかな通りを行き交い、島全体が活気づいていました。En: Tourists wandered through the

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14:34

The Souvenir That Sparked Confidence: Haruto's Journey

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/25

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Souvenir That Sparked Confidence: Haruto's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-25-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 箱根の夏の朝は、暖かく優しい陽射しが山々を照らしていました。En: The summer morning in Hakone was warm, with a gentle sunlight illuminating the mountains.Ja: 温泉街には観光客が溢れ、あちこちに色とりどりの露店が並んでいました。En: The hot spring town was overflowing with tourists, and colorful stalls were lined up everywhere.Ja:

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14:29

Bamboo Grove Serenade: Finding Inspiration in...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/24

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Bamboo Grove Serenade: Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 古い竹林の中を歩くと、時間が止まったような感覚になる。En: When walking through an old bamboo grove, it feels as though time has stopped.Ja: 鎌倉の竹林は、都会の喧騒から逃れるための静かな避難所だった。En: The bamboo grove in Kamakura was a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.Ja: 夏の暖かい風が竹を揺らし、光が木漏れ日となって足元に降り注いでいる。En: The

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14:32

Secrets of Kyoto: Unveiling the Past, Embracing the...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/23

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Secrets of Kyoto: Unveiling the Past, Embracing the Future Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-23-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の古代遺跡には、時間が止まったかのような静けさが漂っていました。En: In the ancient ruins of Kyoto, a silence as if time had stopped lingered.Ja: 石畳のあいだに苔が生い茂り、彫刻が施された柱は長い歴史を語っていました。En: Moss grew thick between the cobblestones, and the pillars adorned with carvings spoke of a long history.Ja:

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15:55

Moonlit Revelations: Heartfelt Confessions on Gekko...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/22

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Moonlit Revelations: Heartfelt Confessions on Gekko Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-22-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の夜、静かな月光ビーチに波の音が響きわたる。En: On a summer night, the sound of waves echoed across the silent Gekko Beach.Ja: 空には星が輝き、月が美しい銀色の光を砂浜に投げかけていた。En: Stars shone in the sky, and the moon cast a beautiful silver light onto the sandy shore.Ja: 桜は心を決めて、これから何を言うべきか考えながら、ビーチを歩いていた。En: Sakura had made

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14:52

Unlocking Secrets: A Summer of Mysteries and Memories

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/21

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unlocking Secrets: A Summer of Mysteries and Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-21-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが町を照らしていた。En: The summer sun was shining down on the town.Ja: ハルトは静かな海辺の町の通りを歩いていた。En: Harto was walking along the streets of the quiet seaside town.Ja: 祖母の古い家に戻ってきたのは、彼女が亡くなった後のことだった。En: He returned to his grandmother's old house after she had passed away.Ja:

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15:32

Unveiling the Rural Enigma: A Circle of Discovery

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/20

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unveiling the Rural Enigma: A Circle of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが輝く田舎の風景。En: The countryside scenery glistened under the summer sun.Ja: その中に、広大な田んぼと古い木造の家屋が並ぶ農場があった。En: Among this landscape, there was a farm lined with expansive rice fields and old wooden houses.Ja: この農場は、実直な農夫・大輔のものだった。En: This farm belonged to a sincere farmer named Daisuke.Ja:

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13:55

Courage in the Crowd: Yuki's Summer Awakening

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/19

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Courage in the Crowd: Yuki's Summer Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-19-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の暑い日、渋谷の交差点はいつも通り賑やかだった。En: On a hot summer day, the Shibuya crossing was as lively as ever.Ja: ネオンのライトが街を照らし、すべての道が人で埋め尽くされていた。En: Neon lights brightened the city, and all the streets were filled with people.Ja: その中に、大学生の由紀がいた。En: Among them was Yuki, a university student.Ja:

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14:30

Rekindling Family Ties in the Glow of Kyoto's Gion...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/18

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Family Ties in the Glow of Kyoto's Gion Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-18-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 町家の灯りが夜を優しく照らしている京都の祇園地区は、夏の熱気とともに古い木造の家並みが風情を醸し出していた。En: In the machiya district of Gion in Kyoto, the lights gently illuminated the night, bringing out the charm of the old wooden houses alongside the summer heat.Ja: 祇園祭のにぎやかな太鼓の音が響きわたり、人々は色とりどりの山鉾の脇を行き来していた。En: The lively

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16:25

Lost Tickets at Tokyo Skytree: A Tanabata Festival...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/17

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost Tickets at Tokyo Skytree: A Tanabata Festival Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-17-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の夕方、東京スカイツリーは壮大にそびえ立っていました。En: On a summer evening, the Tokyo Skytree majestically towered over the city.Ja: 彩り豊かな七夕飾りが風に揺れ、下の街では祭りを楽しむ人々が賑わっています。En: Colorful Tanabata decorations swayed in the wind, and people enjoying the festival filled the streets below.Ja:

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14:16

A Summer's Shift: Finding Her Voice in Ueno Park

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/16

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Summer's Shift: Finding Her Voice in Ueno Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-16-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の温かい風が上野公園を包み込んでいました。En: The warm summer breeze enveloped Ueno Park.Ja: 家族連れが海の日を祝うために集まり、賑やかな声と笑い声が公園じゅうに響き渡っています。En: Families gathered to celebrate Marine Day, and the lively chatter and laughter echoed throughout the park.Ja: 緑豊かな桜の木の下で、ピクニックを楽しむ人々がたくさんいました。En: Many people were enjoying

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15:39

Tradition Meets Innovation: Haruto's Startup Success...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/07/15

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Tradition Meets Innovation: Haruto's Startup Success Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-15-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 真夏の東京、渋谷の中心にあるスタートアップインキュベーターは熱気に包まれていました。En: In the peak of summer, in the heart of Tokyo, a startup incubator in Shibuya was enveloped in bustling energy.Ja: 窓越しに差し込む日差しはビルの影を落とし、街の喧騒がかすかに聞こえてきます。En: Sunlight peeked through the windows, casting shadows from the buildings, and the

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