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Fluent Fiction - Japanese
FluentFiction.org
301 episodes
22 hours ago
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 aid your listening comprehension.

But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Japan? Maybe you want to speak Japanese with your friends from Tokyo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Japanese.

Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Japanese listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

今日から私たちの日本語のストーリーであなたのリスニング力を向上させましょう!
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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 aid your listening comprehension.

But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Japan? Maybe you want to speak Japanese with your friends from Tokyo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Japanese.

Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Japanese listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

今日から私たちの日本語のストーリーであなたのリスニング力を向上させましょう!
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Language Learning
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Autumn Bonds: Family and Festivals in Yokohama's Suburbs
Fluent Fiction - Japanese
18 minutes
1 day ago
Autumn Bonds: Family and Festivals in Yokohama's Suburbs
Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Autumn Bonds: Family and Festivals in Yokohama's Suburbs
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-ja

Story Transcript:

Ja: 横浜の静かな郊外には、赤やオレンジの葉が美しく舞う秋が訪れた。
En: In the quiet suburbs of Yokohama, autumn arrived with beautifully dancing red and orange leaves.

Ja: 家の前の街路樹に吊るされた伝統的な提灯が、そよ風に揺れている。
En: Traditional lanterns hung on the street trees in front of the houses swayed in the gentle breeze.

Ja: この季節、近所では冬の祭りが計画されている。
En: In this season, the neighborhood was planning a winter festival.

Ja: 祭りの準備に追われる中、はるかさんは家族のことも考えなければならない立場にあった。
En: Amid the hectic preparations for the festival, Haruka found herself in a position where she also had to think about her family.

Ja: はるかさんは、この祭りの委員会の委員長を務めていた。
En: Haruka served as the chairperson of the festival committee.

Ja: 彼女は熱心で、誰よりもこのイベントを成功させたかった。
En: She was enthusiastic and wanted this event to be a success more than anyone else.

Ja: しかし、七五三の準備もあって、心の中には大きなプレッシャーがのしかかっていた。
En: However, with preparations for Shichi-Go-San, a significant pressure weighed on her heart.

Ja: その一方で、さとしさんは仕事で忙しく、夜遅くまで会社にいることが多くなっていた。
En: Meanwhile, Satoshi was busy with work, often staying late at the office.

Ja: 彼もまた、家族のために時間を取りたいと願っていたが、なかなか実現できないでいた。
En: He too wished to find time for his family but found it hard to realize this desire.

Ja: そして、元気で活発な七歳の娘、ゆきちゃん。
En: Then there was their lively and energetic seven-year-old daughter, Yuki-chan.

Ja: 彼女の七五三の到来に胸を膨らませていた。
En: She was filled with excitement for her upcoming Shichi-Go-San.

Ja: 可愛い着物を着て、神社でお祓いを受けるのを心待ちにしている。
En: She eagerly looked forward to wearing a cute kimono and receiving the blessing at the shrine.

Ja: しかし、最近、両親が忙しいせいで少し寂しい思いをしていた。
En: However, lately, she felt a bit lonely because her parents were busy.

Ja: ある日曜日の朝、はるかさんはリビングで祭りの会議資料を広げて座っていた。
En: One Sunday morning, Haruka sat in the living room with festival meeting materials spread out before her.

Ja: さとしさんは目の下に少しクマができるほど、仕事で疲れていたが、今日は家にいる日だった。
En: Satoshi was tired from work, with slight shadows under his eyes, but today, he was at home.

Ja: 「おはよう、はるか。今日は手伝えることある?」と優しく声をかけた。
En: "Good morning, Haruka. Is there anything I can help with today?" he gently asked.

Ja: しかし、はるかさんの顔には緊張が浮かんでいた。
En: However, tension was visible on Haruka's face.

Ja: 「この資料、どうしよう…まだ終わらなくて…」彼女はため息をつく。
En: "What should I do with these materials... I'm not done yet..." she sighed.

Ja: ゆきちゃんは、自分の大切な日が近づいているというのに、なかなか話題に上らないことに不満げだった。「お母さん、私のお祝いもちゃんとやるよね?」と、少し不安げに問いかけた。
En: Yuki-chan, feeling upset that no one brought up her special day despite it approaching, asked a bit anxiously, "Mom, you'll properly celebrate my event, right?"

Ja: その瞬間、はるかさんは大切なことに気づいた。
En: At that moment, Haruka realized something important.

Ja: 「ごめんね、家族が一番大事よね。」彼女は、ふっと微笑んでゆきちゃんの髪を撫でた。
En: "I'm sorry; family is the most important, right?" She smiled softly and stroked Yuki-chan's hair.

Ja: 大会前日、町内会の友人たちが手伝いに訪れた。
En: The day before the event, friends from the neighborhood association came to help.

Ja: 「大変でしょう、はるかさん。任せて」と、彼らは温かく協力を申し出た。
En: "It's tough, isn't it, Haruka-san? Leave it to us," they warmly offered their cooperation.

Ja: 祭りの朝、最後の準備が整っていなかったが、すべての人が協力して動き出した。
En: On the morning of the festival, the final preparations weren't complete, but everyone began to work together.

Ja: はるかさんは感謝の気持ちで胸がいっぱいだった。
En: Haruka was filled with gratitude.

Ja:...
Fluent Fiction - Japanese
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 aid your listening comprehension.

But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Japan? Maybe you want to speak Japanese with your friends from Tokyo? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Japanese.

Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Japanese listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

今日から私たちの日本語のストーリーであなたのリスニング力を向上させましょう!