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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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15:48

Love Across the Miles: A New Year's Eve Reunion

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/29

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Across the Miles: A New Year's Eve Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の夜、雪が静かに舞い降りる中、遥か遠く離れた街に二人の学生がいました。En: On a winter night, as the snow quietly fell, there were two students in a distant city.Ja: ハルトとユイ、そしてハルトの親友カズキです。En: They were Haruto and Yui, and Haruto's best friend, Kazuki.Ja: ハルトとユイは、長距離恋愛中のカップルです。En: Haruto and Yui are a couple in a long-distance

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15:33

Finding Home: A New Year's Eve in Savannah's Forsyth...

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2025/12/28

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Home: A New Year's Eve in Savannah's Forsyth Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ヒロシ、マコト、ユキの三人は、サバンナのフォーサイトパークにやってきました。En: Hiroshi, Makoto, and Yuki arrived at Savannah's Forsyth Park.Ja: 冬の寒さが心地良く、木々にはきらめくライトが飾られ、まるで別世界のようです。En: The winter chill was pleasantly comforting, and the trees were decorated with sparkling lights, making it seem like a different

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14:13

Rekindling Friendship: A Kyoto Tale of Redemption and...

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2025/12/28

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Friendship: A Kyoto Tale of Redemption and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の夜、冬の冷たい空気がFushimi Inari大社を包んでいた。En: In the night of Kyoto, the cold winter air wrapped around Fushimi Inari Taisha.Ja: 赤い鳥居が連なり、山の坂道を飾る。En: Red toriis lined up, adorning the mountain path.Ja: その奥、優しい光の中で、Harutoは心の中の重荷を背負って歩いていた。En: Beyond them, in the soft light, Haruto was

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15:04

Winter Muse: Discovering Inspiration in Santorini's...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/27

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Winter Muse: Discovering Inspiration in Santorini's Markets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬のサントリーニ島には不思議な魅力があります。En: The winter in Santorini possesses a mysterious charm.Ja: 澄み切った青い空と海、そして美しい白い建物が並ぶ街並みは、毎年多くの観光客を引きつけます。En: The clear blue skies and sea, along with the beautiful cityscapes lined with white buildings, attract numerous tourists each year.Ja:

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12:28

From Istanbul's Heart to Yours: Haruto's New Year Quest

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/27

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Istanbul's Heart to Yours: Haruto's New Year Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ハルトは異国の土地、イスタンブールのグランドバザールに立っていました。En: Haruto was standing in the foreign land of Istanbul, at the Grand Bazaar.Ja: 彼の心はドキドキしていました。En: His heart was pounding.Ja: 色彩豊かな店や、人々の声が行き交うこの迷宮のような場所で、特別なプレゼントを探していました。En: In this labyrinth-like place filled with colorful shops and the voices of

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16:08

A New Year's Wish: Finding Hope in Kyoto's Winter

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/12/26

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A New Year's Wish: Finding Hope in Kyoto's Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の朝、空気は凛として冷たかった。En: On a winter morning, the air was sharp and cold.Ja: ハルトは京都の静かな街並みを歩きながら、心の中で小さな不安を感じていた。En: Haruto felt a small anxiety in his heart as he walked through the quiet streets of Kyoto.Ja: 大学をまもなく卒業する彼にとって、これからの人生は未知数だった。En: With his imminent graduation from university, his

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14:41

From Isolation to Connection: An Athlete's...

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2025/12/26

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Isolation to Connection: An Athlete's Heartwarming Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ハルトは、白い雪に包まれた山の中のトレーニングキャンプにやって来ました。En: Haruto arrived at a training camp in the mountains, enveloped in white snow.Ja: 彼は、もっと良い選手になるために、一生懸命にトレーニングをしていました。En: He was training diligently to become a better athlete.Ja: しかし、心のどこかで、彼は寂しさを感じていました。En: However, somewhere in his heart,

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14:01

A Gift of Harmony: Reuniting Friends Amid Kyoto's Bamboo

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2025/12/25

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Gift of Harmony: Reuniting Friends Amid Kyoto's Bamboo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の嵐山竹林は、冬の冷たい風に竹が優しく揺れる、美しい場所です。En: The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto is a beautiful place where the bamboo gently sways in the cold winter breeze.Ja: クリスマスの準備で市場が賑わい、人々が行ったり来たりしています。En: As the market buzzes with Christmas preparations, people are coming and going.Ja:

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14:11

Mistletoe Magic: A Christmas Confession in Arashiyama

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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...

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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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