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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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17:25

Sunset Inspirations: Love, Art, and Poetry in Santorini

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Sunset Inspirations: Love, Art, and Poetry in Santorini Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-11-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日差しが穏やかに降り注ぐサントリーニ島。En: The autumn sunlight gently poured over Santorini Island.Ja: 白い家々が連なる風景の中で、アイコは美しい夕焼けを背に、街を歩いていました。En: Among the landscape of white houses, Aiko was walking through the town with a beautiful sunset behind her.Ja: 彼女は旅の途中、ここで新しいインスピレーションを探していました。En: She was in

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15:50

Capturing Connection: An Amalfi Festival Adventure

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/11

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Connection: An Amalfi Festival Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-11-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 海が輝くアマルフィ海岸の秋、街はカラフルな家々で溢れ、崖の上から美しい景色が広がっていました。En: In the autumn of the Amalfi Coast, where the sea sparkles, the town is filled with colorful houses and from the top of the cliffs, a beautiful landscape unfolds.Ja: 道は狭くて曲がりくねり、澄んだ秋の空気にはシトラスの香りと、楽しげなイタリア音楽が混ざっていました。En: The roads are narrow

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14:33

Braving Rain and Doubt in Fuji Hakone's Autumn Splendor

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Braving Rain and Doubt in Fuji Hakone's Autumn Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-10-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 富士箱根伊豆国立公園では、秋の鮮やかな紅葉が彩る中、直樹とさゆりがハイキングを楽しんでいました。En: In Fuji Hakone Izu National Park, amidst the vibrant autumn foliage, Naoki and Sayuri were enjoying a hike.Ja: 直樹は経験豊かなハイカーで、普段は冷静ですが、最近は仕事に対する疑念を抱えていました。En: Naoki, a seasoned hiker, was usually calm, but recently he had been grappling

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14:44

Finding Harmony: Haruto's Autumn Awakening on Koyasan

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/10

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Harmony: Haruto's Autumn Awakening on Koyasan Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-10-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 高野山の秋。En: Autumn on Koyasan.Ja: 葉が紅く染まり、山寺の静けさが心に深く響く季節だった。En: A season when the leaves turn red and the tranquility of the mountain temples profoundly resonates with the heart.Ja: はるとは若い修行僧であり、この特別な場所で自らの内面を見つめていた。En: Haruto was a young apprentice monk, gazing inward at this special

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16:57

Autumn Awakening: Haruka's Heartfelt Kyoto Journey

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/09

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn Awakening: Haruka's Heartfelt Kyoto Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-09-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の秋は、美しさが一段と輝く季節です。En: Autumn in Kyoto is a season where its beauty shines even brighter.Ja: この日、春香は親友のナオとユキと一緒に清水寺を訪れていました。En: On this day, Haruka visited Kiyomizu Temple with her best friends, Nao and Yuki.Ja: 寺の周りには真っ赤な紅葉とオレンジ色に染まる木々が広がり、優しい風が吹き抜けます。En: Around the temple, there were

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14:28

Secrets of the Autumn Ruins: An Adventure in Teamwork

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/08

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Secrets of the Autumn Ruins: An Adventure in Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-08-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の森は美しく彩られていました。En: The autumn forest was beautifully colored.Ja: 赤、オレンジ、黄色の葉が木々を飾り、地面にふんわりと積もっていました。En: Red, orange, and yellow leaves adorned the trees and lay softly piled on the ground.Ja: その中に隠された古代の遺跡は、静かに歴史を語っているようでした。En: The ancient ruins hidden within seemed to quietly tell their

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14:33

Discovering Ancient Family Bonds in the Ruins of Nara

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/08

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Discovering Ancient Family Bonds in the Ruins of Nara Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-08-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の奈良の森にある古代遺跡。En: In the autumn forest of Nara, lies an ancient ruin.Ja: その空気はひんやりとし、地面は赤や金色の葉で覆われている。En: The air is chilly, and the ground is covered with red and golden leaves.Ja: 木々の間から差し込む光が、苔むした石の構造物を優しく照らしている。En: Light filters softly through the trees, gently illuminating the

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14:00

Beachside Breaths: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/07

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Beachside Breaths: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-07-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の夕暮れ、月明かりが美しいビーチを照らしていました。En: On an autumn evening, the moonlight beautifully illuminated the beach.Ja: 波の音は静かで、心落ち着くひびきでした。En: The sound of the waves was quiet, resonating in a way that calmed the heart.Ja: ここはサトルがよく訪れる場所です。En: This is a place that Satoru often visits.Ja:

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13:42

Discovering Life's Gifts in Nara Park's Autumn Splendor

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/07

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Discovering Life's Gifts in Nara Park's Autumn Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-07-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 奈良の秋の午後、ハルキとサクラは鹿の遊び場として知られる奈良公園を歩いていました。En: One autumn afternoon in Nara, Haruki and Sakura were walking through Nara Park, known as a playground for deer.Ja: 木々の葉が紅や黄色に染まり、風が優しく吹く中、鹿たちは観光客と共に静かに楽しんでいました。En: The leaves on the trees were dyed red and yellow, and amidst the gently

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15:43

A Serendipitous Autumn: New Beginnings in Hyoutan Town

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Serendipitous Autumn: New Beginnings in Hyoutan Town Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-06-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の光が町を優しく包む朝。En: A morning where the autumn light gently envelopes the town.Ja: 小さな町、ひょうたん町では秋祭りの準備が進んでいました。En: In the small town of Hyoutan Town, preparations for the autumn festival were underway.Ja: 町の人々は活気に満ち、葉っぱの色が深まる中、色とりどりのとうろうが通りを照らしています。En: The townsfolk were brimming with

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14:24

A Moonlit Reunion: Sibling Rediscovery in an Autumn Home

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/06

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Moonlit Reunion: Sibling Rediscovery in an Autumn Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-06-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋のある日、秋田県の小さな町にある古い家が静かに佇んでいました。En: One autumn day, an old house stood quietly in a small town in Akita Prefecture.Ja: 家の周りには紅葉した木々が青々と茂り、秋風がやさしく吹いていました。En: Around the house, trees with autumn leaves grew lushly, and a gentle autumn breeze blew.Ja: 家の中では、兄のユウタと妹のメグミが祖父母の家を片付けていました。En:

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15:40

Finding Harvest Hope: Harto's Unforgettable Market Quest

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Harvest Hope: Harto's Unforgettable Market Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-05-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の涼しい朝、北海道の農場から陽が昇る。En: On a cool autumn morning, the sun rises over a farm in Hokkaido.Ja: 葉が赤や黄色に染まる中、畑の中を歩くハルト。En: As the leaves turn red and yellow, Harto walks through the fields.Ja: 彼はその年、天候に苦しんでいた。En: That year, he had struggled with the weather.Ja: 雨が多すぎて作物がうまく育たなかった。En: There

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14:44

Harvest Festival Surprise: Haruto's Lively Scarecrow...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/05

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Harvest Festival Surprise: Haruto's Lively Scarecrow Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-05-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 金色の稲穂が風に揺れる畑が広がる秋の日、農夫のハルトはちょっとしたチャレンジに心を燃やしていました。En: On an autumn day when fields of golden rice plants swayed in the wind, the farmer Haruto was ignited with passion for a little challenge.Ja: 彼の農場は山の丘に囲まれ、秋の香りとともに村の祭りの笑い声が聞こえてきます。En: His farm was surrounded by mountain hills,

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14:42

Capturing Serenity: A Moonlit Escape at Shinjuku Gyoen

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Serenity: A Moonlit Escape at Shinjuku Gyoen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: リナは大学の図書館で勉強していました。En: Rina was studying at the university library.Ja: 教科書の文字が踊るように見えました。En: The letters in her textbook seemed to be dancing.Ja: 宿題の締め切りが迫っていましたが、心はShinjuku Gyoen国立庭園での月見（つきみ）に向かっていました。En: The deadline for her homework was approaching, but her heart was set on moon

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15:59

Chrysanthemum Comfort: Finding Peace at Shinjuku Gyoen

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/04

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chrysanthemum Comfort: Finding Peace at Shinjuku Gyoen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-04-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑の入り口をくぐると、街の喧騒はすぐに静寂へと変わります。En: Passing through the entrance of Shinjuku Gyoen, the noise of the city quickly turns to silence.Ja: 秋の風が心地よく、空には明るい雲が浮かんでいます。En: The autumn breeze is pleasant, and bright clouds float in the sky.Ja: ハルキは仕事の合間に訪れたこの場所で、少しでも心を落ち着かせたいと思っています。En: Haruki

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15:02

Amid the Storm: A Journey to Reconciliation and Safety

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Amid the Storm: A Journey to Reconciliation and Safety Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-03-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日暮れ、空の色はますます暗くなり、台風の風が森の木々を大きく揺らしていました。En: On an autumn evening, the color of the sky was growing darker, and the typhoon winds were shaking the forest trees greatly.Ja: 葵はしっかりとコートの襟を締め、ケンタとユミと一緒に秘密のバンカーへ向かっていました。En: Aoi tightly fastened the collar of her coat and headed towards the

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14:27

Capturing Kyoto's Autumn: A Tale of Friendship and...

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/03

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Capturing Kyoto's Autumn: A Tale of Friendship and Reflection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-03-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の日差しが金閣寺を照らし、周囲の木々の葉が赤やオレンジに染まっていた。En: The autumn sunlight illuminated Kinkaku-ji, and the leaves of the surrounding trees were dyed red and orange.Ja: この季節、紅葉を楽しみにたくさんの観光客が訪れる。En: During this season, many tourists visit to enjoy the autumn foliage.Ja:

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15:43

Awakened Hearts: An Autumn Tale in Kyoto's Library

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Awakened Hearts: An Autumn Tale in Kyoto's Library Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-02-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の図書館は、秋の穏やかな午後に包まれていました。En: The library in Kyoto was enveloped in the gentle afternoon of autumn.Ja: 古風な建物の中には高い木製の本棚がそびえ立ち、多くの本が並んでいます。En: Inside the antiquated building, tall wooden bookshelves stood proudly, lined with numerous books.Ja: 大きな窓からは色鮮やかな紅葉が見え、訪れる人々に安らぎを与えていました。En: From the

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15:21

Hope Lights Up: Lanterns of Joy in Osaka's Orphanage

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/02

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Hope Lights Up: Lanterns of Joy in Osaka's Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-02-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 大阪の孤児院の秋はひんやりとした風がふいていました。En: In the orphanage in Osaka, a chilly wind was blowing in the fall.Ja: 平和な庭には、黄色と赤の秋の葉が落ちていて、子どもたちの静かな笑い声が響いていました。En: In the peaceful garden, yellow and red autumn leaves were scattered around, and the quiet laughter of children echoed.Ja:

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14:10

Love Blossoms Amidst Autumn Leaves in Tokyo

Fluent Fiction - Japanese ·

2025/10/01

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Blossoms Amidst Autumn Leaves in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-10-01-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の秋は特別です。En: Autumn in Tokyo is special.Ja: うえの公園の秋の葉は、赤、オレンジ、黄色に染まります。En: The autumn leaves in Ueno Park turn red, orange, and yellow.Ja: たくさんの人が公園に訪れ、紅葉を楽しみます。En: Many people visit the park to enjoy the autumn foliage.Ja: その中に、たかしとえみこもいました。En: Among them were Takashi and Emiko.Ja: たかしは大学生。En:

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