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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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  • Unveiling Family Secrets: A Journey Towards Reconciliation

    Unveiling Family Secrets: A Journey Towards Reconciliation
    Feb 28 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unveiling Family Secrets: A Journey Towards Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-28-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 北国の町の外れにある家は、雪に包まれていました。En: A house on the outskirts of a northern town was enveloped in snow.Ja: 春を迎えるための準備が始まる中、家の中ではひな祭りを迎えるための準備が進んでいました。En: As preparations to welcome spring began, inside the house, preparations for Hinamatsuri were underway.Ja: たくさんの色とりどりのひな人形が飾られ、暖かな灯りが家を優しく照らしています。En: Numerous colorful hina dolls were arranged, and the warm light gently illuminated the house.Ja: しかし、そんな明るさとは裏腹に、家族の間には重い空気が漂っていました。En: However, in contrast to the brightness, a heavy atmosphere lingered among the family.Ja: 武士は二十代後半の若者で、家族の過去を受け入れることに苦しんでいました。En: Takeshi was a young man in his late twenties, struggling to accept his family's past.Ja: ある日、彼は古い棚を整理している最中に、家族の古い遺産である桐の箱を見つけました。En: One day, while organizing an old shelf, he found a paulownia box, an old family heirloom.Ja: 彼はその中に、一枚の古い写真を見つけました。En: Inside it, he discovered an old photograph.Ja: それは彼の知らない家族の友人たちの姿で、写真の裏には「昭和三十年、春」と書かれていました。En: It depicted some family friends he didn't recognize, and on the back, it was labeled "Showa 30, Spring."Ja: なぜこの写真がここにあるのか、誰が写っているのか、武士は気になりました。En: Takeshi was curious as to why this photograph was there and who was in it.Ja: 武士の妹、藍子はまだ若く、家族の繋がりを大切にしたいと思っていました。En: Takeshi's sister, Aiko, was still young and wanted to cherish family ties.Ja: 彼女は常に明るく前向きで、家族が一つになることを願っています。En: She was always cheerful and optimistic, hoping that the family could be united.Ja: 武士は藍子に助けを求め、写真についてもっと知りたいと伝えました。En: Takeshi enlisted Aiko's help, expressing his desire to learn more about the photograph.Ja: 家族に過去の話を聞こうとしても、みんな口を閉ざしました。En: Even when he tried to ask the family about the past, everyone remained silent.Ja: 何かを隠しているように感じた武士は、知りたいという気持ちを抑えることができませんでした。En: Feeling as though something was being concealed, Takeshi couldn't suppress his desire to know.Ja: ひな祭りが近づくと、家族の集まりが開かれました。En: As Hinamatsuri approached, a family gathering was held.Ja: その機会を生かし、武士は祖父に直接問い詰めることを決めました。En: Seizing the opportunity, Takeshi decided to directly question his grandfather.Ja: 「おじいちゃん、この写真について教えてください。」彼は勇気を振り絞ります。En: "Grandpa, please tell me about this photograph," he mustered the courage to say.Ja: 家族全員が見守る中、祖父は重い口を開きます。「それは...家族の秘密だ。」祖父の声は低く、慎重でした。En: With the whole family watching, his grandfather began to speak cautiously and in a low voice, "That is... a family secret."Ja: それでも武士と藍子は問い続けました。En: Nevertheless, Takeshi and Aiko continued to press him.Ja: やがて祖父は、彼の若かりし頃にあった家族の亀裂と、それが長い間続いてきた不信感を語り始めました。En: Eventually, their grandfather began to recount the rifts in the family from his youth and the distrust that had persisted for a long time.Ja: 家族の中の誤解が、大きな壁を作っていたのです。En: Misunderstandings within the family had erected a considerable wall.Ja: 真実を知った武士は、家族の本当の姿を理解し始めました。En: Having learned the truth, Takeshi began to understand the true nature of his family.Ja: 藍子は涙を拭い、家族の和解が始まる兆しを見つけました。En: Aiko wiped away her tears and saw signs of reconciliation emerging.Ja: 彼女は微笑み、武士の手を取り、家族の未来を信じました。En: She smiled, took Takeshi's hand, and believed in the future of the family.Ja: 「過去のことは変えられないけど、今を大事にしよう。」武士は静かに言いました。En: "We can't change the past, but let's cherish the present," Takeshi said quietly.Ja: ...
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  • Yuki's Discovery: Embracing Dreams Under the Sea

    Yuki's Discovery: Embracing Dreams Under the Sea
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Yuki's Discovery: Embracing Dreams Under the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-27-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の海洋公園は賑やかでした。En: The Tokyo Ocean Park was bustling.Ja: 冬の冷たい風が吹いていましたが、訪れる人々はその美しい水槽に魅了されていました。En: Although the cold winter wind was blowing, the people visiting were captivated by its beautiful aquariums.Ja: ユキは静かに歩きながら、水槽の中を覗き込みました。En: Yuki walked quietly, peering into the tanks.Ja: 色とりどりの魚たちは優雅に泳ぎ、ユキの心を少しずつ癒していきました。En: The colorful fish swam gracefully, gradually soothing Yuki's heart.Ja: ユキは大学生です。En: Yuki is a university student.Ja: 海洋生物が大好きです。En: She loves marine life.Ja: しかし、両親は彼女にもっと伝統的な職業を望んでいます。En: However, her parents want her to pursue a more traditional career.Ja: それでユキはいつも悩んでいました。En: This has always troubled her.Ja: でも今日は違います。En: But today is different.Ja: 水族館に来て、何かを感じたい、答えを見つけたいと思っていました。En: She came to the aquarium hoping to feel something, to find an answer.Ja: その日、ユキは偶然ヒロシ博士という有名な海洋生物学者の講演を見つけました。En: That day, by chance, Yuki found a lecture by a famous marine biologist named Hiroshi Dr. Hiroshi.Ja: ユキは興味を持ち、急いで会場へ向かいました。En: Intrigued, Yuki hurried to the venue.Ja: ヒロシ博士は海に対する熱い想いを語りました。En: Dr. Hiroshi spoke passionately about the sea.Ja: 「海は学ぶべきものがたくさんある宝の山です」と彼は言いました。En: "The ocean is a treasure trove with much to learn," he said.Ja: ユキはその言葉に心を打たれ、夢中で講演を聞きました。En: Yuki was moved by those words and listened to the lecture intently.Ja: ヒロシ博士が講演を終えると、ユキは勇気を出して話しかけました。En: After Dr. Hiroshi concluded his lecture, Yuki gathered her courage and approached him.Ja: 「私は海洋生物学を学びたいです。En: "I want to study marine biology.Ja: でもどうすればいいかわかりません」と彼女は言いました。En: But I don't know how," she said.Ja: ヒロシ博士は笑顔で答えました。「まずは自分の情熱を信じなさい。En: Dr. Hiroshi replied with a smile, "First, believe in your passion.Ja: 自分を信じて進むことが大切です。」En: It's important to trust yourself and move forward."Ja: その言葉を聞いて、ユキの心は軽くなりました。En: Hearing those words, Yuki's heart felt lighter.Ja: 自信を持つこと、それが彼女に欠けていたものでした。En: Confidence—this was what she had been lacking.Ja: 家に帰ると、ユキは両親と正直に話しました。En: When she returned home, Yuki spoke honestly with her parents.Ja: 「私は自分の夢を追いかけたいです。En: "I want to chase my dream.Ja: 海洋生物と一緒に働きたいんです。」En: I want to work with marine life."Ja: 驚いた両親は少し考えた後、娘の熱意を理解しました。En: Her surprised parents, after some thought, came to understand their daughter's enthusiasm.Ja: そして春が来る前に、ユキは水族館でのボランティアを始めました。En: Before spring arrived, Yuki started volunteering at the aquarium.Ja: 彼女は小さな一歩を踏み出しましたが、それは彼女にとって大きな一歩でした。En: It was a small step, but for her, it was a significant one.Ja: ユキは自分の未来を掴む決意を新たにし、誇りを持って進んでいきました。En: Yuki renewed her resolve to grasp her future and moved forward with pride.Ja: 桜の季節が近づき、海洋公園はさらに美しい光景になるでしょう。En: With the cherry blossom season approaching, the ocean park would become an even more beautiful sight.Ja: ユキの心も、咲き誇る桜のように明るくなりました。En: Yuki's heart, too, became as bright as the blooming cherry blossoms.Ja: 彼女は自分の進む道を見つけ、その未来に向かって自信を持って歩み続けました。En: She found her path and continued to walk toward her future with confidence. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑やかwinter: 冬captivated: 魅了されていましたaquariums: 水槽shimmering: 煌めくgracefully: 優雅にpursue: 追いかけるtraditional: 伝統的troubled: 悩んでいましたlecture: 講演intrigued: 興味を持ちtreasure trove: 宝の山intently: 夢中でcourage: 勇気...
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  • Rekindling Connections at Tokyo Tower: A Tale of Reunion

    Rekindling Connections at Tokyo Tower: A Tale of Reunion
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Connections at Tokyo Tower: A Tale of Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-27-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夕焼けが東京タワーを染め始めた中、春人（はると）はカバンの中から謎の手紙を取り出した。En: As the setting sun began to paint Tokyo Tower, Haruto took out a mysterious letter from his bag.Ja: その手紙は彼の机に置かれており、筆跡は見覚えのないものだった。En: The letter had been left on his desk, and the handwriting was unfamiliar.Ja: 「夕方、東京タワーに来てください。」En: "Please come to Tokyo Tower in the evening."Ja: 短いが、意味深な一文が書かれていた。En: It was a short but intriguing sentence.Ja: 春人は少し不安だった。En: Haruto felt a bit uneasy.Ja: 冗談かもしれない、あるいは罠かもしれない。En: It could be a joke, or perhaps a trap.Ja: しかし、長年の友人が繋がる可能性も捨てられなかった。En: However, he couldn't dismiss the possibility of reconnecting with a long-time friend.Ja: 結局、彼は心を決め、夕方の東京タワーに向かった。En: In the end, he made up his mind and headed to Tokyo Tower in the evening.Ja: 塔の下に着くと、空はすでにオレンジ色に変わり始めていた。En: Upon arriving at the base of the tower, the sky had already started to turn a shade of orange.Ja: 観光客の笑顔、カメラのシャッター音、そして都会のざわめきが混ざり合う中、春人は展望台へ向かった。En: Amidst the smiles of tourists, the sound of camera shutters, and the city's hustle and bustle, Haruto made his way to the observation deck.Ja: 階段を上る春人の心は、過去と向き合うために高鳴っていた。En: As he climbed the stairs, Haruto's heart raced, preparing to confront the past.Ja: 彼にとって、東京タワーは多くの思い出が詰まった場所だ。En: To him, Tokyo Tower was a place filled with many memories.Ja: 高校時代の修学旅行もここだった。En: It was even the destination of his high school field trip.Ja: その時一緒にいた仲間、特にある一人──赤音（あかね）──彼女のことがふと頭をよぎった。En: His mind briefly wandered to the companions who were with him then, especially one person—Akane.Ja: 展望台に到着すると、夕日が都心を一望に染めていた。En: Upon reaching the observation deck, the sunset spread over the city center.Ja: その景色に見惚れていると、声が聞こえた。「春人、久しぶりね。」En: As Haruto gazed at the captivating scene, a voice called out, "It's been a long time, Haruto."Ja: 振り向くと、そこには赤音が立っていた。En: When he turned around, Akane was standing there.Ja: 時が経っても、彼女の笑顔と眼差しは変わらない。En: Despite the passage of time, her smile and gaze remained unchanged.Ja: 彼女は春人に歩み寄り、手紙の背景を語り始めた。En: She approached Haruto and began to explain the background of the letter.Ja: 「実は...昔のことだけど、今になって分かったことがあってね。」En: "Actually... it's about something from the past, but I've come to understand it now."Ja: 赤音は、学校時代の誤解や未解決の出来事について話し始めた。En: Akane started to talk about old misunderstandings and unresolved incidents from their school days.Ja: 過去に埋もれていた真実、友人関係の亀裂。En: Buried truths and cracks in their friendships.Ja: 赤音はそれを解決しようとしていた。En: She was trying to resolve them.Ja: 春人は当時の自分を思い出し、反省もした。En: Haruto recalled his past self and reflected on his actions.Ja: しかし、赤音の声に耳を傾け、彼女と一緒に過去と向き合おうと決心した。En: Yet, he listened to Akane's voice and resolved to face the past with her.Ja: その場で向き合い、涙と共に過去のしこりを解きほぐした二人は、再び笑い合うことができた。En: Together, they confronted their history and, with tears, unraveled the knots of the past, allowing them to laugh together once more.Ja: 「これからまた、一緒に頑張ろうね。」赤音が言った。En: "Let's work hard together from here on out," Akane said.Ja: 「うん、ありがとう。ここから始めよう。」春人の心は、これまでにない開放感で満たされた。En: "Yeah, thank you. Let's start from here." Haruto felt an unprecedented sense of liberation in his heart.Ja: 青い夜空に浮かぶ東京タワーの明かりが、春人と赤音の新たな一歩を優しく照らしていた。En: The lights of Tokyo Tower, floating in the blue night sky, gently illuminated the new beginning...
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