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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.

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  • Rekindling Friendships and Dreams in Shirakawago's Snow

    Rekindling Friendships and Dreams in Shirakawago's Snow
    Dec 22 2025
    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 in snow.Ja: クリスマスシーズンの楽しげな飾りつけが、至るところに施されていた。En: Festive Christmas decorations were placed everywhere.Ja: その中に、小さなコージーなカフェがあった。En: Among them was a small, cozy café.Ja: 「ふくろうカフェ」と名付けられたこの場所は、地元の人々に親しまれている。En: Named the "Fukurou Cafe," this place was beloved by the locals.Ja: 窓辺からは、白く覆われた屋根を一望でき、暖かいオレンジ色の光がやさしく漏れていた。En: From the windows, you could gaze out at the snow-covered roofs, and a gentle warm orange glow softly emanated from within.Ja: このカフェに集まったのは、旧友の三人だった。En: Gathered at this café were three old friends.Ja: 優紀（ゆき）は、内向的な学校の先生。若い頃の思い出を大切にしているが、今の生活に少し行き詰まりを感じていた。En: Yuki is an introverted schoolteacher, who treasures memories of her younger days but feels somewhat stuck in her current life.Ja: はるとは、海外から帰ってきたばかりの活発な旅行者。日本の友達との再会を求めている。En: Haruto is an energetic traveler who just returned from overseas, seeking reunions with his friends in Japan.Ja: あかりは、都会のジャーナリスト。家族のために短期間帰省しているが、忙しい仕事に戻らねばならないことに不安を抱えていた。En: Akari is an urban journalist, back home temporarily for her family, though she felt anxious about having to return to her busy job.Ja: 「優紀、久しぶり！」はるとは笑顔で言った。En: "Yuki, it's been a while!" said Haruto with a smile.Ja: だが、そこにはまだぎこちなさが残っていた。En: However, there was still some awkwardness remaining.Ja: 「元気だった？」En: "How have you been?"Ja: 「ええ、まあね。En: "Well, I guess.Ja: でも、はるとこそ、よく海外から帰ってきたね」と優紀が答えた。En: But Haruto, it's impressive you managed to come back from overseas," replied Yuki.Ja: 会話は途切れがちだった。En: The conversation was often interrupted.Ja: 三人の間には、まだ未解決の問題が横たわっていた。En: There were still unresolved issues lying between the three of them.Ja: しかし優紀は、温かい思い出を引き寄せたいと思った。En: However, Yuki wanted to draw upon warm memories.Ja: 彼女は、小さなノートを取り出した。En: She took out a small notebook.Ja: 「覚えてる、これ？」彼女は微笑みながら、学生時代に三人で書いた夢のリストを見せた。En: "Do you remember this?" she said with a smile, showing a list of dreams they had written together during their school days.Ja: 「懐かしいな」とはるとは小声で言った。En: "How nostalgic," Haruto said in a low voice.Ja: 「あの頃は楽しかったね。」En: "Those times were fun, weren't they?"Ja: 過去の思い出を楽しんでいるうちに、突然雪が外へ強めに降り始めた。En: As they enjoyed reminiscing about the past, suddenly the snow began to fall more heavily outside.Ja: 「すごい、こんなに降ってるとは思わなかった。」あかりは窓を指差した。En: "Wow, I didn't expect it to snow this much," Akari pointed out the window.Ja: 「クリスマスの魔法かな？」En: "Could it be Christmas magic?"Ja: その瞬間、心の壁が少しずつ溶け始めた。En: At that moment, the walls in their hearts began to gradually melt.Ja: 三人は過去に隠していた感情を少しずつ語り出した。夢、失敗、そして誤解。En: The three started to share the feelings they'd hidden in the past—dreams, failures, and misunderstandings.Ja: 「本当はあの時、ちょっと怒っていたんだ。」優紀は勇気を出して話した。En: "Honestly, I was a bit upset back then," Yuki mustered the courage to say.Ja: 「でも、今は違う。こうしてまたみんなで会えることをうれしく思う。」En: "But not anymore. I'm happy we can all meet again like this."Ja: はるとも流れを受けて言った。「俺たち、もっと素直...
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    17 m
  • Crafting Hope: A New Year of Love and Resilience

    Crafting Hope: A New Year of Love and Resilience
    Dec 21 2025
    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, and occasionally the mountains peek through the mist.Ja: 新年が近づいていますが、ハルトの心は穏やかではありません。En: The New Year is approaching, but Haruto's heart is not at ease.Ja: 秋の収穫は期待外れで、家族を支えるには心配です。En: The autumn harvest was disappointing, and he worries about supporting his family.Ja: しかし、彼は家族に楽しいお正月を過ごしてもらいたいと願っています。En: Yet, he hopes for his family to enjoy a festive New Year's.Ja: 「何か良いアイデアはないかな」En: "Isn't there any good idea?"Ja: とハルトは言います。En: Haruto says.Ja: アイコは微笑んで、「手作りのものを市場で売ってみたらどう？」と提案します。En: Aiko smiles and suggests, "Why not try selling handmade items at the market?Ja: 「そして、家にあるもので工夫して、お正月を楽しむことができると思うの。」En: And I think we can enjoy the New Year by making do with what we have at home."Ja: その提案に乗ったハルトは、誠実な心で手作りのクラフトを作り始めます。En: Embracing this proposal, Haruto begins crafting handmade items with sincerity.Ja: 木から削り出したお守りや、藁で編んだ飾りなど、それらはどれも心がこもった作品です。En: He carves amulets from wood and weaves decorations from straw, each piece imbued with heartfelt effort.Ja: さて、市場の日がやってきました。En: Finally, the day of the market arrives.Ja: 早朝、霜の降りた道をハルトは市場へと向かいます。En: In the early morning, Haruto heads to the market along frost-covered roads.Ja: 市場は活気に満ち、大勢の人々で賑わっています。En: The market is bustling and filled with many people.Ja: しばらく歩いた後、ハルトは自分の作ったものに興味を持った男性と出会います。En: After walking for a while, Haruto meets a man who is interested in his creations.Ja: 「これらは素晴らしい作品ですね。En: "These are wonderful works.Ja: ぜひ買いたいのですが」と男性は言います。En: I'd definitely like to buy them," the man says.Ja: ハルトは驚きつつも、喜びが溢れます。En: While surprised, Haruto is overflowing with joy.Ja: 彼はその男性に感謝してクラフトを売り、思いもよらない収入を得ることができました。En: He thanks the man and sells his crafts, earning an unexpected income.Ja: 村に戻る途中、ハルトは初めて心の中で春の温かさを感じます。En: On his way back to the village, Haruto feels the warmth of spring in his heart for the first time.Ja: 家に帰ると、アイコが温かい微笑みで迎えてくれます。En: When he returns home, Aiko greets him with a warm smile.Ja: そして、家族みんなで慎ましいけれど心のこもったお正月の準備を進めます。En: Together with his family, they proceed with modest yet heartfelt preparations for the New Year.Ja: 家の飾りは手作りで、料理はささやかながらも愛情が溢れています。En: The house decorations are handmade, and while the meals are humble, they are filled with love.Ja: 新年の朝、家族はありがとうの言葉を交わし、「あけましておめでとう」と新しい年を迎えます。En: On New Year's morning, the family exchanges words of gratitude and greets the new year with "Happy New Year."Ja: 心の中に、充実感と幸福感が広がります。En: A sense of fulfillment and happiness spreads in their hearts.Ja: ハルトは気づきました。物の豊かさではなく、家族の強さと支えこそが、彼らを困難から救ってくれるということを。En: Haruto realized that it is not material wealth but the strength and support of family that will save them from difficult times.Ja: それが本当の豊かさだと。En: That is true wealth.Ja: 新しい一年を共に迎える喜びと希望が、家族全員の心を満たしました。En: The joy and hope of welcoming a new year together filled the hearts of the entire family. Vocabulary Words:suburbs: 郊外vast: 広いmist: 霧approaching: 近づいている...
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  • Rekindling Family Ties: A Tokyo Christmas Journey

    Rekindling Family Ties: A Tokyo Christmas Journey
    Dec 20 2025
    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 stopped among them and took a deep breath.Ja: 家族と夕食を一緒に過ごしたいという思いが心にありました。En: She felt a longing to spend dinner with her family.Ja: 広子は今年、大学生活で忙しく、家族との時間をあまり取れませんでした。En: This year, Hiroko had been busy with university life and had not spent much time with her family.Ja: 自立したい気持ちと、家族の温かさを求める気持ちの間で揺れていました。En: She was torn between her desire for independence and her longing for family warmth.Ja: 今日は家族とクリスマスを楽しむと決めていました。En: Today, she decided to enjoy Christmas with her family.Ja: 「広子、早く来てね！」とケンタのLINEメッセージが送られてきました。En: "Hiroko, come quickly!" was the LINE message from her younger brother Kenta.Ja: 弟のケンタは高校生で、彼は姉をとても慕っていました。En: Kenta was a high school student who adored his sister.Ja: でも、この大きな都市の中で、彼は時々自分が目立たないと感じていました。En: However, in this big city, he sometimes felt invisible.Ja: 一方、母のユキは仕事で多忙な日々を送っていました。En: Meanwhile, their mother Yuki was leading a busy life at work.Ja: 家族を大切にしたいと強く思いながら、時間が足りないのが現実でした。En: Despite her strong wish to cherish her family, she faced the reality of not having enough time.Ja: 「どこにいるの？」とユキからメッセージが来ました。En: "Where are you?" came the message from Yuki.Ja: 広子はそのメッセージを見つめ、決心しました。En: Hiroko stared at that message and made up her mind.Ja: 友達との予定を早めに切り上げ、家族のもとへ向かうことにしました。En: She decided to wrap up her plans with her friends early and head to her family.Ja: 渋谷の交差点はいつも以上に人でごった返していました。En: The Shibuya intersection was busier than ever.Ja: 光と音が交差し、人々が急いで行き交います。En: Lights and sounds intersected, as people hurried past one another.Ja: 広子はその中を縫って進んで行きました。心の中で「早く会いたい」と思いながら。En: Hiroko weaved through the crowd, thinking to herself, "I want to see them soon."Ja: そして、遠くにケンタとユキが見えました。En: She finally spotted Kenta and Yuki from afar.Ja: 彼らは交差点の向こう側で広子を待っていました。En: They were waiting for her on the other side of the intersection.Ja: 広子は嬉しくて、彼らに向かって手を振りました。En: Hiroko was delighted and waved to them.Ja: ケンタは広子を見つけて、大きく手を振り返しました。En: Kenta spotted her and waved back enthusiastically.Ja: ユキも微笑んでいました。En: Yuki was smiling too.Ja: やっと三人は合流しました。En: At last, the three of them came together.Ja: 強い風が吹いて寒さを感じましたが、心は温かくなりました。En: Though a strong wind blew and brought a chill, their hearts were warm.Ja: 「ごめんね、遅れて」En: "Sorry for being late," Hiroko apologized.Ja: 「大丈夫だよ。さあ行こう」とユキが優しく答えました。En: "It's okay. Let's go," replied Yuki gently.Ja: 彼らは近くのレストランへ向かい、温かい食事を囲みました。En: They headed to a nearby restaurant and gathered around a warm meal.Ja: 思い出話や現在の出来事を語り合い、笑顔が溢れました。En: They shared memories and talked about current events, laughter abounding.Ja: 広子は、この瞬間の大切さを実感しました。家族とのつながりがどんなに貴重かを感じ、もっと家族と過ごす時間を作ると心に決めました。En: Hiroko realized the importance of this moment, the preciousness of her connection with her family, and she resolved to create more time to spend with them.Ja: 東京の街は変わることなく賑やかでしたが、広子の心には新しい決意がありました。En: While the city of Tokyo ...
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