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Sep 29, 2026 · 18:27
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Autumn Reconciliation: Healing Hearts at Kiyomizu-dera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 28, 2026 · 15:40
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Inspiration: A Moonlit Journey in Kyoto's Bamboo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 28, 2026 · 16:55
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Autumn Memories: Kyoto's Scenic Journey Through History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 27, 2026 · 16:47
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Starlit Surprises: An Unplanned Kyoto Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 27, 2026 · 16:44
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Embracing Change: Sibling Bonds in Tokyo's Autumn Oasis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 18:53
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Blossoms of Change: Embracing Innovation in Tradition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 26, 2026 · 15:10
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : A Friendship Through Dinosaurs and Dizziness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 25, 2026 · 16:02
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Capturing Imperfection: A Zen Garden's Lesson in Light Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 25, 2026 · 16:20
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Autumn Reunion: Healing Friendships in Kyoto's Tranquility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 24, 2026 · 18:25
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Healing Among Autumn Leaves: A Sibling's Journey Begins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 24, 2026 · 16:47
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Unraveling the Echoes: The Mystery of Aokigahara Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 23, 2026 · 17:17
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Home: Yuki's Journey to Peace and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 23, 2026 · 15:43
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Chasing Autumn's Ephemeral Beauty: Haruto's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 22, 2026 · 17:19
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Friendship at the Autumn Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 22, 2026 · 18:46
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : A Rainy Reunion: Rediscovering Tradition and Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 21, 2026 · 15:53
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Autumn Leaves and First Friendships: Naoki's University Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 21, 2026 · 16:45
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Discovering the Heart of Nara: A Journey with Haruki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 20, 2026 · 17:31
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Autumn Wind and Unity: Satoshi's Festival Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 20, 2026 · 15:51
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Capturing Moments: Haruto's Adventure in Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 19, 2026 · 16:51
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Harvest Fest: From Inflatable Mishap to Magical Parade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 19, 2026 · 16:50
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Love, Lanterns, and New Beginnings in Asakusa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 18, 2026 · 16:11
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : From Shy Student to Stage Star: Haruto's Courageous Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 18, 2026 · 16:02
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Harmony and Imagination: A Festival to Unite All Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 17, 2026 · 17:07
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : A Fusion of Tradition: Capturing Hokkaido's Harvest Moon Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 17, 2026 · 16:36
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Storm Beneath the Lanterns: A New Dawn in Ainu Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 16, 2026 · 16:40
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : A Family's Moonlit Harmony: Embracing Tradition & Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 16, 2026 · 18:20
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Moonlit Unity: A New Tradition for Tsukimi Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 15, 2026 · 17:50
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Sipping Laughter: A Serendipitous Café Encounter in Shinjuku Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 15, 2026 · 18:05
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Inspiration in Arashiyama's Autumn Bamboo Grove Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 14, 2026 · 16:09
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Moonlit Resolve: Protecting Arashiyama's Rare Bamboo Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 14, 2026 · 17:50
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Secrets and Surprises in Kyoto's Autumn Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 13, 2026 · 16:23
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Mystical Reunion: Discovering Ancestral Secrets in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 13, 2026 · 15:50
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Rediscovering Bonds: An Autumn Journey to Kiyomizu-dera Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 12, 2026 · 15:42
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Echoes of Autumn: Haruto's Journey in a Kyoto Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 12, 2026 · 17:32
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Moonlit Bonds: A Festival of Friendship Amidst Autumn Hues Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 11, 2026 · 16:02
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Nature's Inspiration: A Creative Journey in Shinjuku Gyoen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 11, 2026 · 16:23
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Moonlit Quest: Unveiling the Family Secret in Arashiyama Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 9, 2026 · 17:42
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Moonlit Memories: A Tokyo Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 8, 2026 · 16:31
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Unveiling Summer Secrets: A Confession at Kyoto's Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 7, 2026 · 15:47
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : A Samurai's Dilemma: Honor and Sacrifice Under Moonlit Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 7, 2026 · 18:24
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Gratitude in Chaos: A Bento Tale of Friendship and Creativity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 6, 2026 · 16:30
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Together Under the Moon: An Autumn Journey at Tokyo Science Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 6, 2026 · 16:18
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : From Career Calls to Celestial Wonders: A Day at the Ueno Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 5, 2026 · 16:56
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Lost Voting Card, Found Resolve: A Lesson in Civic Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 5, 2026 · 14:58
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Votes and Voices: A Young Man's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 4, 2026 · 16:48
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Unveiling Secrets: A Tea Ceremony Under Kyoto's Moonlit Veil Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 4, 2026 · 17:30
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Kyoto's Bamboo Grove Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 3, 2026 · 17:12
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Tokyo Nights: Navigating Love and Career in a Bustling City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 3, 2026 · 16:38
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Tokyo Tension: Haruto's High-Stakes Presentation Showdown Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 2, 2026 · 17:18
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Guiding Dreams: Haruka's Enchanting Night in Kyoto's Bamboo Grove Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 2, 2026 · 16:17
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Stardust Connections: A Tanabata Tale of Art & Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 1, 2026 · 17:38
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Haruto's Awakening: Finding Clarity Between Dreams and Reality Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Sep 1, 2026 · 16:00
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : A Journey Through Time: Sakura's Heartfelt Airport Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 31, 2026 · 16:32
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Secrets Beneath the Temple: Unraveling Yamatai's Hidden Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 31, 2026 · 17:06
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Treasures of Asuteka: Unveiling Cultures Through Trade Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 30, 2026 · 17:29
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : A Serendipitous Encounter Under Ueno Park's Lanterns Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 30, 2026 · 16:19
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Connection: A Tokyo Café's Unexpected Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 29, 2026 · 17:54
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Rekindling Memories: A Reunion at Tokyo National Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 29, 2026 · 16:27
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Kyoto Journeys: Discovering Heritage and Hidden Joys Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 28, 2026 · 18:12
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Shibuya Scavenger Hunt: Friendship Under the Festival Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 28, 2026 · 19:05
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Friends Above Tokyo: Haruka's Courage Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 27, 2026 · 17:19
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : From Chaos to Creativity: The Tale of an Abstract Panda Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 27, 2026 · 15:18
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Sunlit Laughter: Embracing Clumsiness on the Rooftop Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 26, 2026 · 15:17
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Mystery Under the Torii: Discovering the Lost Fox Statue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 26, 2026 · 19:01
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Illuminating Confidence: Haruki's Journey to Self-Belief Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 25, 2026 · 16:02
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Harmony: The Journey to A Perfect Autumn Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 25, 2026 · 17:45
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Rediscovering Tranquility: Yuki's Cultural Awakening in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 24, 2026 · 17:40
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Whispers of Renewal: Finding Peace in Arashiyama's Bamboo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 24, 2026 · 19:03
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Eternal Lanterns: Haruto's Journey from Secrets to Support Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 23, 2026 · 16:04
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Inspiration in Tradition: Akira's Creative Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 23, 2026 · 16:52
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding a New Path: Yuuto's Journey to Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 22, 2026 · 16:21
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : From Heights to Heart: A Courageous Connection at Tokyo Tower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 22, 2026 · 18:45
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Balance: Tokyo's Urban Dream Meets Family Values Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 21, 2026 · 17:17
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Hiroshi's Journey: Embracing Self-Care Over Expectations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 21, 2026 · 18:05
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Blossoms & Beginnings: A Spring Reunion in Tokyo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 20, 2026 · 19:37
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Family Bonds and Freedom: The Tokyo Obon Rediscovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 20, 2026 · 18:56
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Mystery in the Glare: Obon Festival's Shadowy Secret Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 19, 2026 · 17:58
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Awakening Under Navy Skies: A Summer of Growth and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 19, 2026 · 17:15
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Clarity in Kyoto: A Heart's Journey Through Torii Gates Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 18, 2026 · 16:24
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Under the Kyoto Sky: A Tale of Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 18, 2026 · 17:29
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : A Promise in Shinjuku Gyoen: Friendship's Next Chapter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 17, 2026 · 17:00
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Chance Encounters and New Beginnings at Tokyo Station Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 17, 2026 · 16:15
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Reunion at Tokyo Station: Love Amidst Life's Challenges Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 16, 2026 · 17:44
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Rekindling Friendship in the Heart of the Savannah Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 16, 2026 · 13:54
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Harmony in Kyoto: A Festival of Tradition Meets Innovation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 15, 2026 · 16:31
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Santorini Sunset: A Sibling Bond Renewed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 15, 2026 · 16:43
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Capturing Memories: A Sunset Love Story in Santorini Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 14, 2026 · 16:38
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Trust and Triumph: Yumi's Leadership Lessons in Nagano Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 14, 2026 · 16:23
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Dancing with Shadows: A Heartfelt Reunion at Kamikochi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 13, 2026 · 16:47
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Unexpected Beginnings: When Tea and Friendship Blossom in Kyoto Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 13, 2026 · 18:17
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Finding Solace and New Beginnings in Hakone’s Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 12, 2026 · 15:42
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Ancestral Echoes: Yuki's Quest Through Kyoto's Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 12, 2026 · 16:14
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Ruins, Friendship, and a Midsummer Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 11, 2026 · 17:44
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Moonlit Confessions: Love Declared at Summer's End Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 11, 2026 · 17:37
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Sakura Blooms and Unexpected Bonds at the Obon Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 10, 2026 · 16:10
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : From Cherry Blossoms to Rain: A Festival's Unlikely Heroes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 10, 2026 · 17:28
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Rekindling Family Bonds at the Bon Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 9, 2026 · 17:28
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Mystical Crop Circles: Spirits or Science in Rice Village? Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 9, 2026 · 17:13
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Unveiling Secrets: Yuki's Courage and Haruto's Redemption Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
Aug 8, 2026 · 16:32
Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Lost and Found: A Friendship Reclaimed in Tokyo's Vibrant Fest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:…
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