# Finding Family Under Cherry Blossoms: A Temple Caretaker's Tale

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Podcast: [Fluent Fiction - Japanese](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547)
Published: 2026-05-05T07:51:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-05-07-38-19-ja
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Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Family Under Cherry Blossoms: A Temple Caretaker's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-05-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript: Ja: 春の日差しがやわらかく、京都の隠れたお寺は桜の花で彩られていました。 En: The spring sunlight was gentle, and a hidden temple in Kyoto was adorned with cherry blossoms. Ja: こいのぼりが風に揺れ、空には色とりどりの旗が舞います。 En: Koinobori fluttered in the wind, and colorful flags danced in the sky. Ja: 今年もまた、こどもの日がやってきました。 En: Once again, Children's Day had arrived. Ja: 春の訪れに合わせて、たくさんの家族が訪れますが、その準備に追われているのは、寺の世話係である晴斗（はると）です。 En: In sync with the arrival of spring, many families came to visit, but it was Haruto, the temple caretaker, who was busy with preparations. Ja: 晴斗はいつもお寺を大切にしています。 En: Haruto always cherished the temple. Ja: しかし、こどもの日は特に重要な日です。なぜなら、子どもたちが元気に成長することを願う日だからです。 En: However, Children's Day was a particularly important day, as it was a day to wish for the healthy growth of children. Ja: 彼の心には、いつも家族のいない寂しさがありました。 En: In his heart, there was always a loneliness from not having a family. Ja: それでも、晴斗は自分の役割に誇りを持ち、一生懸命に仕事に打ち込んでいました。 En: Nevertheless, Haruto took pride in his role and devoted himself earnestly to his work. Ja: ある日、春の風にふかれて、晴斗は境内の掃除をしていました。 En: One day, swept by the spring breeze, Haruto was cleaning the temple grounds. Ja: 音もなく、静寂の中で彼は考えました。「今日はたくさんの子どもたちが来る。彼らにこのお寺の素晴らしさを伝えたいなあ」と。 En: In the silence, without a sound, he pondered, "Today, many children will come. I want to convey the wonders of this temple to them." Ja: そこで、晴斗は特別な工夫をしました。 En: So, Haruto made a special effort. Ja: お寺の歴史を書いた小さな看板を作り、来訪者が自由に読めるようにしました。 En: He created small signboards detailing the temple's history, allowing visitors to read them freely. Ja: こどもの日がやってくると、お寺は家族連れでにぎわいました。 En: When Children's Day ca…

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