{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Japanese","slug":"fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547","podcast_index_feed_id":6002547,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755112/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese--5755112","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c746788ed2fcbcc20df1890928781e4d.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":301,"summary":"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 ba…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:03.216912+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547"},"episode":{"title":"Beneath the Blooms: An Asthma Attack Amidst Kyoto's Sakura","slug":"beneath-the-blooms-an-asthma-attack-amidst-kyoto-s-sakura","published_at":"2026-05-26T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547/beneath-the-blooms-an-asthma-attack-amidst-kyoto-s-sakura","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-26-07-38-19-ja","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72164735/2026_05_26_07_38_19_ja_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Beneath the Blooms: An Asthma Attack Amidst Kyoto's Sakura Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-26-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript: Ja: 桜が満開になり、京都の町は春の香りで満たされていました。 En: The sakura were in full bloom, and the city of Kyoto was filled with the scent of spring. Ja: ゴールデンウィークの中、賑わう通りは屋台で溢れ、ピンク色の桜の下で人々は楽しそうに笑っています。 En: During Golden Week, the bustling streets were overflowing with food stalls, and under the pink sakura, people were laughing joyfully. Ja: その中に、ユナ、ハルト、そしてマイの姿がありました。 En: Among them were Yuna, Haruto, and Mai. Ja: ユナは、妹のマイにとってこの桜祭りが素晴らしい思い出になるようにしたいと思っていました。 En: Yuna wanted to make this sakura festival a wonderful memory for her younger sister, Mai. Ja: マイは興奮しながらも、混雑が少し怖そうでした。 En: Although Mai was excited, she seemed a little scared of the crowds. Ja: そこでユナは、マイが安全で快適に過ごせるように特に気を配っています。 En: Therefore, Yuna was especially attentive to ensure that Mai could enjoy the festival safely and comfortably. Ja: そんな中、突然マイが咳き込み始めました。 En: Amidst all this, Mai suddenly started coughing. Ja: 「大丈夫？」とすぐに声をかけるユナ。 En: \"Are you okay?\" Yuna immediately asked. Ja: しかし、マイの咳は止まらず、顔が苦しそうです。 En: However, Mai's coughing didn't stop, and her face looked pained. Ja: ユナはすぐに意を決し、周りの人々に助けを求めました。 En: Yuna quickly made a decision and called out for help from the people around them. Ja: 「助けてください！妹が喘息の発作を起こしました！」その瞬間、ハルトが機敏に動き出します。 En: \"Please help! My sister is having an asthma attack!\" At that moment, Haruto sprang into action. Ja: 彼はユナにサポートをし、「このままだと危ない。少し人が少ない場所を探そう」と言いました。 En: Supporting Yuna, he said, \"It's dangerous if we stay here. Let's find a place with fewer people.\" Ja: ユナとハルトは、マイの手をしっかり握りしめ、少し離れた静かな庭に行きました。 En: Yuna and Haruto held tightly onto Mai's hand and went to a nearby quiet garden. 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