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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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16:17

Harmony of Tradition and Innovation: A Kyoto New Year...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/14

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harmony of Tradition and Innovation: A Kyoto New Year Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-14-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の京都。En: Winter in Kyoto.Ja: 高級感のあるゲート付きのコミュニティは静かで美しい庭園が広がります。En: Within the high-end gated community, there are tranquil and beautiful gardens.Ja: 伝統的な日本建築が背景にある中、新年の準備が進む。En: Amidst the backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture, preparations for the New Year are underway.Ja:

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15:52

From Office Lights to Northern Skies: A Tokyo Dream...

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2026/01/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Office Lights to Northern Skies: A Tokyo Dream Realized Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-13-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の冷たい風が渋谷のスクランブル交差点を吹き抜ける時、数え切れない人々が道を横切っていた。En: On the cold winter wind that blew through the Shibuya Scramble Crossing, countless people were crossing the road.Ja: 光り輝くネオンの広告が、東京の忙しい街並みに色を添えていた。En: The shining neon advertisements added color to the busy streets of Tokyo.Ja:

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15:59

Sky High Heroics: A Flight Attendant's Triumph in Crisis

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2026/01/13

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sky High Heroics: A Flight Attendant's Triumph in Crisis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-13-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 成田国際空港は旅行者で賑わっていた。En: Narita International Airport was bustling with travelers.Ja: 冬の冷たい空気が辺りを包み、外の景色は1月の雪で覆われ、美しく輝いていた。En: The winter's cold air enveloped the surroundings, and the outside scenery was covered with the January snow, shining beautifully.Ja: その中、飛行機が無事に着陸した。En: Amidst

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14:55

Snowball Revelry: A Night of Nobility and Play in Kyoto

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2026/01/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Snowball Revelry: A Night of Nobility and Play in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-12-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の平安時代、静かな冬の夜、雪が静かに降り積もる中で、新年の月見の宴が開かれていました。En: In the へいあん period of きょうと, on a quiet winter night, a New Year's moon-viewing banquet was held as snow fell silently and settled on the ground.Ja: 煌びやかな畳の間から見える庭は、雪に覆われ、優雅な灯篭が揺れています。En: The garden, visible from the splendid tatami room,

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17:03

Mending Broken Bonds Under Kyoto's Festival Lights

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/12

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mending Broken Bonds Under Kyoto's Festival Lights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-12-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の冬は冷たい風が吹く。En: Winter in Kyoto brings cold winds.Ja: 祇園祭の時期だ。En: It's the time of the Gion Matsuri.Ja: 色とりどりの提灯が並ぶ街は、活気に満ちている。En: The streets lined with colorful lanterns are filled with liveliness.Ja: ユキはカラフルな人々の中を歩きながら、心が重く感じていた。En: Walking among the vibrant crowds, Yuki felt a heaviness

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15:33

Finding Confidence: Haruki's Journey Through Friendship

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2026/01/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Confidence: Haruki's Journey Through Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-11-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の朝、フリーランサーズ・ホームの窓際に、小さな雪の舞う風景が見えました。En: On a winter morning, a small snowy landscape could be seen from the window of Furīransāzu Hōmu.Ja: ハルキは、その窓辺の席に座って、静かにコーヒーを飲んでいました。En: Haruki sat at that window seat, quietly drinking coffee.Ja: コーヒーの香りは、彼の心を落ち着かせます。En: The aroma of the coffee

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15:42

Balancing Acts: Haru's Harmony Between Work and...

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2026/01/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Balancing Acts: Haru's Harmony Between Work and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-11-08-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冬の日、小さな雪が窓の外を舞う中、ハルはフリーランサーズ・ホームの一角に座っていました。En: On a winter's day, as small snowflakes danced outside the window, Haru sat in a corner of Freelancers' Home.Ja: この場所は自由な空気と静かな環境が気に入られ、多くのフリーランサーたちが好んで集まる所です。En: This place, appreciated for its free atmosphere and quiet environment, is

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16:00

Finding Inspiration in the Subtle Beauty of Winter

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2026/01/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Inspiration in the Subtle Beauty of Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-10-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 雪が静かに舞い降りる冬の朝、悠人（ゆうと）、明子（あきこ）、悟（さとる）は美術館に向かっていました。En: On a winter morning when snow quietly drifted down, Yuto, Akiko, and Satoru were heading to the art museum.Ja: 新年の訪れを祝う飾りがあちらこちらにあり、人々の足取りも軽やかです。En: Decorations celebrating the arrival of the New Year were scattered everywhere, and

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14:26

Mystery in the Snow: The Tokyo National Museum's Rescue

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2026/01/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery in the Snow: The Tokyo National Museum's Rescue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-10-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京国立博物館は、上野公園の静かな一角にあります。En: The Tokyo National Museum is situated in a quiet corner of Ueno Park.Ja: 冬の雪が庭園に静かな美しさを加え、館内では日本の豊かな文化遺産を祝う鮮やかな展示が広がっています。En: The winter snow adds a serene beauty to the garden, while inside the museum, vibrant displays celebrating Japan's rich cultural

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16:43

From Skytree Heights: Reaffirming Friendship Amid...

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2026/01/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Skytree Heights: Reaffirming Friendship Amid Tokyo's Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-01-09-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京スカイツリーは、冬の冷たい空にそびえ立つ。En: The Tokyo Skytree rises into the cold winter sky.Ja: 新年の飾りが光り輝き、観光客や地元の人々でにぎわっている。En: The decorations for the New Year shine brightly, and it's bustling with tourists and locals.Ja: ハルト、アイコ、カズオは、久々の再会でこの場所を選んだ。En: Haruto, Aiko, and Kazuo chose this

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15:28

New Year Inspirations: Finding Creativity atop Tokyo...

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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

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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...

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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

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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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