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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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16:23

Harmony in Nara: Tradition and Modernity Unveiled

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2025/12/14

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harmony in Nara: Tradition and Modernity Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 奈良の静かな冬の夕暮れ、二ノ丸殿は大雪に覆われていました。En: In the quiet winter dusk of Nara, Ninomaru-den was blanketed with heavy snow.Ja: 館内はひんやりしていて静かでしたが、展示室の奥では二人のキュレーターが休む暇なく働いていました。En: Inside the building, it was chilly and quiet, but at the back of the exhibition room, two curators were working tirelessly.Ja:

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15:39

Finding Family: A Winter Journey to the Past and Future

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2025/12/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Family: A Winter Journey to the Past and Future Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大晦日の朝、雪がしんしんと降り積もる中、春はコートをきつく締めながら家の窓から外を見ていました。En: On the morning of Omisoka, as snow fell silently and piled up, Haru tightened her coat and looked out the window.Ja: 今年も祖父母の墓参りをする日が来たのです。En: The day had come again to visit the graves of her grandparents.Ja:

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15:38

Finding Connection Amidst the New Year Chaos in Tokyo

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Connection Amidst the New Year Chaos in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の郊外、新年を迎える寒い冬の夜。晴れやかな家の中は、家族たちの賑やかな声と、伝統的な正月料理の香りで満ちていた。En: On a cold winter night welcoming the new year in the suburbs of Tokyo, the inside of a cheerful house was filled with the lively voices of family members and the aroma of traditional New Year dishes.Ja:

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15:13

Penguin Pranks and Holiday Heart: A Christmas...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Penguin Pranks and Holiday Heart: A Christmas Aquarium Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の風が冷たいクリスマスの朝、晴人、舞、そして健太は、きらきら輝くクリスマスライトで飾られた水族館を訪れました。En: On a cold wintery Christmas morning, Haruto, Mai, and Kenta visited an aquarium adorned with sparkling Christmas lights.Ja: 晴人はちょっと内気で、大胆な舞に密かな想いを寄せていました。彼女を驚かせ、自分の気持ちを少しでも伝えたいと考えていました。En: Haruto, a bit shy, secretly

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13:55

Finding Calm Amidst the Swirl at Osaka's Aquarium...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Calm Amidst the Swirl at Osaka's Aquarium Illuminations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大阪の水族館では、冬のイルミネーションが輝いていました。En: At the Osaka aquarium, the winter illuminations were shining brightly.Ja: お正月を迎える準備で忙しい時期です。En: It was a busy time as people prepared to welcome the Oshogatsu or New Year.Ja: 水族館の中は、人々で賑わっています。En: Inside the aquarium, it was bustling with

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13:41

Snowy Surprises: Yuki's Heartfelt Quest for the...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Surprises: Yuki's Heartfelt Quest for the Perfect Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 窓の外には、白い雪が静かに舞い降り、クリスマスの街並みが美しく輝いていました。En: Outside the window, white snow was quietly falling, and the kurisumasu cityscape was shining beautifully.Ja: ユキは、友人のヒロシとエミコと一緒に、地元のアートサンマーケットにやって来ました。クリスマスプレゼントを探しに来たのです。En: Yuki came to the local art summer market with her friends Hiroshi

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14:05

Snowy Legends Brew: A Journalist's Journey to...

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2025/12/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowy Legends Brew: A Journalist's Journey to Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: リナとあいこと健太の物語が始まるのは、北北海道の雪に包まれた冬のことでした。En: The story of Rina, Aiko, and Kenta begins in the winter, wrapped in the snow of northern Hokkaido.Ja: リナはきびしい締切に追われるジャーナリストです。En: Rina is a journalist chasing a tight deadline.Ja: ここ、山道を越える旅の途中で、二人は風情あるコーヒー焙煎所に立ち寄りました。En: During their journey

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14:41

Finding Balance: Haruki's Journey to Inner Peace

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2025/12/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Balance: Haruki's Journey to Inner Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の朝、深い山々の静けさが広がる高野山。雪が杉の木を包み、白い絨毯のように辺りを覆っていました。En: On a winter morning, in the stillness of the deep mountains of Koyasan, snow enveloped the cedar trees, covering the surroundings like a white carpet.Ja: ミニマルな木造の建物が点在し、禅庭が静かに佇む。En: Minimal wooden structures were scattered about, and Zen

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14:07

New Year, New Paths: A Journey to Self-Discovery at...

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2025/12/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Year, New Paths: A Journey to Self-Discovery at Seifukuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-10-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の日、風が冷たく吹く。En: On a winter day, the wind blows cold.Ja: 広島と明は、静かな雪の中の山寺、聖福寺へと向かっていた。En: Hiroshima and Akira were heading to the mountain temple, Seifukuji, nestled in the quiet snow.Ja: 年末の疲れを癒し、新しい年へ向けた準備をするためだ。En: It was to heal their year-end fatigue and prepare for the new

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13:52

Chasing Dreams: Haruto's Quest for Marine Discovery

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2025/12/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chasing Dreams: Haruto's Quest for Marine Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-09-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが南半球の美しい海を照らす頃、ハルトは友達のレイカとタケシと一緒にグレートバリアリーフに旅行していました。En: As the summer sun illuminated the beautiful southern hemisphere seas, Haruto was traveling to the Great Barrier Reef with his friends Reika and Takeshi.Ja: 海洋生物学を専攻する学生のハルトにとって、この旅は特別でした。En: For Haruto, a student majoring in

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15:44

Conquering Fear: A Christmas Dive at the Great...

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2025/12/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Conquering Fear: A Christmas Dive at the Great Barrier Reef Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-09-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏のオーストラリア、グレートバリアリーフの朝。En: A summer morning in Ōsutoraria, at the Gurēto Baria Rīfu.Ja: 太陽が海の表面をキラキラと輝かせていました。En: The sun made the surface of the sea glitter.Ja: アキラはビーチのそばに立ち、息を深く吸いました。En: Akira stood by the beach, taking a deep breath.Ja: 彼の隣には友達のハルカとリクがいました。En: Next to him were

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14:38

Mystery of the Missing Fox: Fushimi Inari's Snowy Secret

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2025/12/08

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery of the Missing Fox: Fushimi Inari's Snowy Secret Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-08-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の朝、伏見稲荷大社は静かに雪に包まれていました。En: On a winter morning, Fushimi Inari Taisha was quietly enveloped in snow.Ja: 無数の朱色の鳥居が、一面の白い雪に映えて、神秘的な光景を作り出していました。En: The countless vermilion torii gates stood out against the expanse of white snow, creating a mystical scene.Ja:

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14:01

A Journey to Family Bonds at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera

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2025/12/08

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Journey to Family Bonds at Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-08-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冷たい北風が京都の街を吹き抜ける中、雪がほんのりと積もった清水寺は、静かに輝いて見えた。En: As the cold north wind swept through the streets of Kyoto, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, faintly dusted with snow, quietly gleamed.Ja: リクと妹のアイコは、参道をゆっくりと歩いていた。En: Riku and his younger sister Aiko walked slowly along the approach path.Ja:

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14:21

Secret Santa Shuffle: Finding Joy in a Mix-Up

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2025/12/07

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Secret Santa Shuffle: Finding Joy in a Mix-Up Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-07-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 森の中、雪に包まれた小さなキャビンがありました。En: In the forest, there was a small cabin wrapped in snow.Ja: 中には、友達のハルト、ミユキ、サトシがクリスマスを祝うため集まっていました。En: Inside, friends Haruto, Miyuki, and Satoshi had gathered to celebrate Christmas.Ja: 外は雪が降り続き、窓から外を見れば一面の白銀の世界です。En: Outside, the snow continued to fall, and looking out

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13:02

Surprising Love: A Christmas Journey Through the...

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2025/12/07

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Surprising Love: A Christmas Journey Through the Snowstorm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-07-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪の舞う静かなクリスマスの朝、ハルトは揺れる気持ちを胸に、ユキを驚かせようとしていました。En: On a quiet Christmas morning with the snow dancing around, Haruto was planning to surprise Yuki while harboring wavering feelings in his heart.Ja: 二人は東京を離れ、コージーキャビンに向かう予定でした。En: The two had planned to leave Tokyo and head to a cozy

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16:25

Uniting for Peace: Yuki's Journey at Hiroshima Park

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2025/12/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Uniting for Peace: Yuki's Journey at Hiroshima Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-06-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日は優しい光で、広島平和記念公園を包んでいました。En: The gentle autumn sun enveloped the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.Ja: 公園の木々は赤や黄色に染まり、風が葉をさらうたびに静かに舞い落ちます。En: The trees in the park were turning red and yellow, and with each breeze, the leaves quietly danced as they fell.Ja: こんな美しい場所で、平和への思いを新たに感じることができます。En:

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15:31

Finding Family Harmony in Arashiyama's Enchanted Grove

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2025/12/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Family Harmony in Arashiyama's Enchanted Grove Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 嵐山の竹林は、夕方になると特別な魔法のように変わります。En: The Arashiyama bamboo grove transforms into something magical in the evening.Ja: 冬の冷たい空気が竹に触れ、軽やかなシャワー音を奏でます。En: The cold winter air touches the bamboo, producing a gentle shower-like sound.Ja: 竹の葉の影が地面に踊り、まるで生きているかのようです。En: The shadows of the bamboo

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15:52

Revolutionizing Holiday Shopping: Yuto's Tech-Driven...

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2025/12/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Revolutionizing Holiday Shopping: Yuto's Tech-Driven Dream Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 渋谷区の冬、クリスマスのイルミネーションが街を彩ります。En: In Shibuya, during the winter, Christmas illuminations color the city.Ja: テック・カンファレンスの会場は、最新技術を紹介する企業で賑わっています。En: The venue for the tech conference is bustling with companies showcasing the latest technologies.Ja: ここで、若きソフトウェア開発者の優斗が立ち止まります。En: Here, a

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15:17

Sparks & Circuits: Love Unplugged in Akihabara

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2025/12/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sparks & Circuits: Love Unplugged in Akihabara Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-05-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋葉原は、冬でも活気に満ちています。En: Akihabara is bustling with energy even in winter.Ja: ネオンの光が街を彩り、多くの人々が最新技術に夢中です。En: The neon lights color the city, and many people are captivated by the latest technology.Ja: 今日は天皇誕生日で、多くの人が休みを楽しんでいます。En: Today is the Emperor's Birthday, and many people are enjoying

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13:55

Yuki's Winter Warmth: Crafting Smiles Amidst Hospital...

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2025/12/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Yuki's Winter Warmth: Crafting Smiles Amidst Hospital Hustle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-04-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の寒い日、雪がちらつく中、病院の窓には冷たい風が当たっていました。En: On a cold winter day, as snow flurried, the icy wind brushed against the hospital windows.Ja: 病院の廊下は賑やかで、人々が行き交う中、優しい看護師のユキはいつものように忙しく働いていました。En: The hospital corridor was bustling, with people coming and going, while the kind nurse, Yuki, was

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