{"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":302,"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":"2026-09-25T18:22:26.674618+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547"},"episode":{"title":"Mystic Scrolls and Forgotten Secrets of Kiyomizudera","slug":"mystic-scrolls-and-forgotten-secrets-of-kiyomizudera","published_at":"2026-07-21T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547/mystic-scrolls-and-forgotten-secrets-of-kiyomizudera","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-21-22-34-01-ja","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73094834/2026_07_21_22_34_01_ja_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Mystic Scrolls and Forgotten Secrets of Kiyomizudera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-21-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript: Ja: 清水寺の秘密の寺へ向かう道は、緑豊かな京都の山中にありました。 En: The path to the secret temple of Kiyomizudera lay within the lush mountains of Kyoto. Ja: 夏、蝉の鳴き声が森を満たし、里は静けさと共に活気づいていました。 En: In summer, the sound of cicadas filled the forest, and the village was vibrant yet serene. Ja: 清水寺には、昔から伝わる古い巻物が隠されているという噂がありました。 En: There was a rumor that an ancient scroll had long been hidden within Kiyomizudera. Ja: 歴史家のユキはその巻物を探し、先祖の真実を見つけようとしていたのです。 En: Yuki, a historian, was searching for this scroll to uncover the truths of her ancestors. Ja: 友人のアイコは、その冒険に半信半疑でした。 En: Her friend Aiko was skeptical about the adventure. Ja: 「本当にあるの？」と、アイコは訪ねました。 En: \"Is it really there?\" Aiko asked. Ja: 「わからない。でも試してみる価値はあるわ。」と、ユキは決意を外しませんでした。 En: \"I don't know. But it's worth a try,\" Yuki replied, unwavering in her determination. Ja: そうして、二人は清水寺を訪れました。 En: Thus, the two visited Kiyomizudera. Ja: 寺に着くと、そこには神秘的な空気が漂っていました。 En: Upon arrival at the temple, a mystical air surrounded them. Ja: オボン祭りの間、色とりどりの提灯が庭を照らし、香の香りが漂いました。 En: During the Obon festival, colorful lanterns illuminated the garden, and the scent of incense wafted through the air. Ja: 迎えたのは、隠された秘密を知っているという寺の世話役、ヒロシでした。 En: They were greeted by the temple's caretaker, Hiroshi, who was said to know the hidden secrets. Ja: ヒロシは、長い間その巻物を守ってきたのです。 En: Hiroshi had been protecting the scroll for a long time. Ja: ユキはヒロシにお願いしました。「私の家族を知る手がかりが欲しいのです」と。 En: Yuki pleaded with Hiroshi, \"I want clues about my family.\" Ja: しかし、ヒロシは簡単には情報を渡しません。 En: However, Hiroshi did not easily relinquish the information. Ja: 「巻物には重い秘密がある。覚悟はあるかい？」と。 En: \"The scroll carries a…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Mystic Scrolls and Forgotten Secrets of Kiyomizudera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentficti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":978,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547/episodes/mystic-scrolls-and-forgotten-secrets-of-kiyomizudera/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/mystic-scrolls-and-forgotten-secrets-of-kiyomizudera.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}