{"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":"Finding Family Under Cherry Blossoms: A Temple Caretaker's Tale","slug":"finding-family-under-cherry-blossoms-a-temple-caretaker-s-tale","published_at":"2026-05-05T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547/finding-family-under-cherry-blossoms-a-temple-caretaker-s-tale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-05-07-38-19-ja","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71871817/2026_05_05_07_38_19_ja_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"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…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Family Under Cherry Blossoms: A Temple Caretaker's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1039,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547/episodes/finding-family-under-cherry-blossoms-a-temple-caretaker-s-tale/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547/finding-family-under-cherry-blossoms-a-temple-caretaker-s-tale.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}