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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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15:28

New Year Inspirations: Finding Creativity atop Tokyo...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Year Inspirations: Finding Creativity atop Tokyo Skytree Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京スカイツリーは、冬の冷たい空にそびえ立っていた。En: The Tokyo Skytree stood tall against the cold winter sky.Ja: その日は新年。En: It was New Year's Day.Ja: 東京中が年始の喜びと活気に満ちていた。En: All of Tokyo was filled with the joy and liveliness of the beginning of the year.Ja: リナ、ヒロシ、ユウトは、新年を記念してスカイツリーを訪れることにした。En: Rina,

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16:42

Embracing New Traditions in Kyoto's Winter Market

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2026/01/08

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Embracing New Traditions in Kyoto's Winter Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-08-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の京都の空気は冷たく、しんしんとした静けさが漂っています。En: The air in Kyoto during winter is cold, and a deep, serene silence permeates the atmosphere.Ja: 祇園の近くにある市場では、多くの人々が新年の飾りを買い求めていました。En: Near Gion, at a market, many people were busy buying New Year's decorations.Ja:

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13:47

From Doubt to Triumph: Haruka's Festival Journey

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/08

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Doubt to Triumph: Haruka's Festival Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-08-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の寒い朝、はるかは学校のジムにやって来ました。En: On a cold winter morning, Haruka came to the school gym.Ja: 校舎は冬の祭りの準備で忙しく、活気に満ちていました。En: The school building was bustling with preparations for the winter festival and filled with energy.Ja: 友達のけいすけとみゆも手伝っていました。En: Her friends, Keisuke and Miyu, were also helping

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16:13

Inside the Mountain Lab: A Night of Discovery and...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/07

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Inside the Mountain Lab: A Night of Discovery and Necessity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-07-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の静かな夜、雪は積もり続けていた。En: On a quiet winter night, the snow continued to accumulate.Ja: 秘密の研究所は山中深くに位置し、外は寒いが、内部はハイテク機器であふれ、暖かく輝いていた。En: The secret laboratory was located deep in the mountains; it was cold outside, but inside was filled with high-tech equipment, warmly glowing.Ja:

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14:44

Frosted Beginnings: A Serendipitous Encounter in...

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2026/01/07

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Frosted Beginnings: A Serendipitous Encounter in Shinjuku Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-07-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑には風が冷たく吹いていた。En: The wind blew coldly in the Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 冬の朝、霜に覆われた庭園は静けさに包まれていた。En: On this winter morning, the garden, covered in frost, was wrapped in silence.Ja: ヒナはカメラを手に、ゆっくりと歩いていた。En: Hina was walking slowly with a camera in her hand.Ja: 彼女は写真家として、完璧な瞬間を捉えたかった。En: As

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14:07

Awakening in Kyoto: A Winter's Worth of Warmth and...

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2026/01/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Awakening in Kyoto: A Winter's Worth of Warmth and Wisdom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-06-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の冬、冷たい風が頬を撫でる午後でした。En: It was an afternoon in Kyoto's winter when a cold wind brushed against her cheeks.Ja: 愛子はトウキョウからの訪問者。En: Aiko was a visitor from Tokyo.Ja: 新年を迎えるにあたって何か新しいインスピレーションが欲しく、友人の由衣の誘いでこの伝統的な京都の茶屋に足を運びました。En: In anticipation of the new year, she wanted some new

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14:38

Breaking the Ice in Kyoto's Festive Embrace

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2026/01/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Breaking the Ice in Kyoto's Festive Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-06-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の寒い冬の日、ハルトは町の小さな茶屋に入った。En: On a cold winter day in Kyoto, Harto stepped into a small teahouse in the town.Ja: その茶屋は、優しい緑茶の香りが漂い、お客さんたちで賑わっていた。En: This teahouse was filled with the gentle aroma of ryokucha, and it was bustling with customers.Ja: 柔らかな灯りが静かな通りを照らし、その通りはすぐに冬祭りの賑わいにつながっていた。En: Soft

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13:33

Navigating Dreams: Sibling Bonds at Tsukiji Market

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Navigating Dreams: Sibling Bonds at Tsukiji Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-05-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の冬は寒かった。En: Winter in Tokyo was cold.Ja: 築地市場の活気は、寒さを忘れさせてくれる。En: The bustling energy of the Tsukiji Fish Market made one forget the cold.Ja: 魚市場には多くの人々が集まり、新年の準備に忙しい。En: Many people gathered at the fish market, busy preparing for the New Year.Ja: 冷たい空気の中、新鮮な魚の香りが漂う。En: In the chilly air,

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14:57

Starry Inspirations: A Student's Journey to Showcase...

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2026/01/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Starry Inspirations: A Student's Journey to Showcase Wonders Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-04-23-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の夜、しんしんと雪が降りつもる住宅街。En: On a winter night, snow quietly piled up in the residential neighborhood.Ja: 暖かい光が窓から漏れ、家々は新年の飾りで彩られていました。En: Warm light leaked out from the windows, and the houses were decorated with New Year's ornaments.Ja: 静かな通りを歩くと、どこかから楽しそうな声が響いてきます。En: As you walked

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14:48

Balancing Tradition and Change: A New Year Saga

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2026/01/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Balancing Tradition and Change: A New Year Saga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ヒロシの家はいつも賑やかでした。En: Hiroshi’s house was always lively.Ja: 庭には大きな門松（かどまつ）が立ち、玄関にはしめ飾りが掛かっていました。En: A large kadomatsu stood in the garden, and a shimekazari hung at the entrance.Ja: これは毎年のお正月の伝統でした。En: This was an annual New Year tradition.Ja: ヒロシは亡くなった両親を偲んで、この飾りを立派に整えるのが好きでした。En: Hiroshi liked

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15:08

Mystery Unveiled: A New Year's Adventure at Shibuya...

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2026/01/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery Unveiled: A New Year's Adventure at Shibuya Crossing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-03-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新年の東京、渋谷スクランブル交差点は賑やかだった。En: In the New Year, the Shibuya Scramble Crossing in Tokyo was bustling.Ja: 人々はカラフルな衣装を身にまとい、新しい年を迎えるために道路を行き交う。En: People wore colorful outfits, crossing the street to welcome the new year.Ja: ネオンの光が濡れた歩道に反射し、辺りはきらめいていた。En: The neon lights reflected off

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14:20

Capturing New Year's Splendor: Haruto's Shibuya Snapshot

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing New Year's Splendor: Haruto's Shibuya Snapshot Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-03-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 渋谷の交差点は、まるで人の波が押し寄せる海のようでした。En: The Shibuya crossing was like a sea with waves of people surging through.Ja: 冬の冷たい風が、そこを歩く人々の頬を赤く染めます。En: The cold winter wind turned the cheeks of the people walking there red.Ja: 新年の始まりを祝うために、たくさんの人がお買い物に出かけ、新しい年を迎える準備をしていました。En: Many people went out

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14:14

Lost in Snow: Finding Friendship and Purpose in the Alps

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2026/01/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Lost in Snow: Finding Friendship and Purpose in the Alps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-02-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の朝、ハルトは雪で覆われた日本アルプスの中を歩いていました。En: On a winter morning, Haruto was walking through the snow-covered Japanese Alps.Ja: 彼の隣にはユキがいました。En: Beside him was Yuki.Ja: 新年を迎え、彼らは静かな温泉を探しに行きました。En: With the arrival of the new year, they set off to find a quiet onsen.Ja:

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14:04

New Year, New Paths: Finding Peace at Kiyomizu-dera

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2026/01/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Year, New Paths: Finding Peace at Kiyomizu-dera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-02-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬のある夜、清水寺は色と光で輝いていました。En: On a winter night, Kiyomizu-dera was glowing with colors and lights.Ja: お正月の時期、たくさんの人々が初詣に訪れています。En: During the New Year's period, many people visit for their first shrine visit of the year.Ja: 空気は冷たく、息が白くなる季節です。En: The air is cold, and it's the season when your

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15:13

When Justice and Science Unite: A New Year's Tale in...

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2026/01/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: When Justice and Science Unite: A New Year's Tale in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-01-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の静かな朝でした。En: It was a quiet winter morning.Ja: 新年の穏やかな雰囲気が東京の渋谷区に流れていました。En: The peaceful atmosphere of the New Year flowed through Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward.Ja: ハルトは伝統的な着物を着て、新年の祈りをするために神社に向かっていました。En: Haruto was heading towards the shrine to offer his New Year prayers, dressed in

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14:25

A New Year's Mystery: Unraveling Disappearances in Tokyo

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2026/01/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A New Year's Mystery: Unraveling Disappearances in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-01-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の警察署は、冬の寒さにもかかわらずにぎやかだった。En: The Tokyo police station was bustling despite the winter chill.Ja: 新年の一日でも、多くの人が用事を済ませにやって来ていた。En: Even on New Year's Day, many people were arriving to attend to their business.Ja: 警察署の中は冷たく、蛍光灯の光が床に反射していた。En: Inside the police station, it was cold, and

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14:50

Navigating Shibuya: A Sushi Delivery Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/31

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Navigating Shibuya: A Sushi Delivery Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-31-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 渋谷の交差点は新年を祝う人々であふれていました。En: The Shibuya crossing was overflowing with people celebrating the New Year.Ja: 冬の寒い空気にもかかわらず、ネオンライトが地面を輝かせ、多くの観光客がカメラを構えていました。En: Despite the chilly winter air, the neon lights sparkled on the ground, and many tourists were poised with their cameras.Ja:

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14:38

Reunited at Sea: A Winter Homecoming to Remember

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/31

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Reunited at Sea: A Winter Homecoming to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪がしんしんと降る横須賀海軍基地。En: Snow falls softly on the Yokosuka Naval Base.Ja: 冬の冷たい風が吹き、手袋をしても指先が冷たくなる。En: The cold winter wind blows, and even with gloves on, fingertips feel chilly.Ja: アキラはマフラーを顔に巻いて、待合室で震えながら立っていた。En: Akira wraps his scarf around his face and stands shivering in the waiting

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16:10

Capturing Hope: A New Year's Eve at Shibuya Crossing

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/30

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Hope: A New Year's Eve at Shibuya Crossing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-30-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大晦日の夜、東京の渋谷スクランブル交差点はにぎやかで、輝くネオンの光が冬の夜を照らしていました。En: On New Year's Eve, the Tokyo Shibuya Scramble Crossing was lively, with the glowing neon lights illuminating the winter night.Ja: 人々は新年の到来を心待ちにし、交差点はまるで舞台のような賑わいです。En: People eagerly awaited the arrival of the new year, making the

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14:41

New Year's Revelations at Shibuya: A Heartfelt Gift...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/30

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Year's Revelations at Shibuya: A Heartfelt Gift in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-30-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の東京、渋谷スクランブル交差点。En: A winter's day at Tokyo's Shibuya Scramble Crossing.Ja: 空には輝くネオン、地面は濡れ、冷たい風が街を吹き抜けます。En: The neon lights shine in the sky, the ground is wet, and a cold wind sweeps through the city.Ja: 人々はコートを着て、新年を迎える準備に忙しい。En: People, wearing coats, are busy preparing to

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