Podcasts about Aiko

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Aiko's Path: Rediscovering Hope Among Nature's Beauty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-07-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の静かな朝、藍子は上野動物園と植物園に向かって歩いていました。En: On a quiet autumn morning, Aiko was walking toward Ueno Zoo and Botanical Garden.Ja: 空は青く澄んで、木々の葉は赤や金色に染まっています。En: The sky was clear blue, and the leaves of the trees were dyed red and gold.Ja: 冷たい風が彼女のほほに心地よく触れました。En: The cold wind pleasantly touched her cheeks.Ja: 数週間前、藍子は医者から慢性の病気だと診断されました。En: A few weeks ago, Aiko was diagnosed with a chronic illness by her doctor.Ja: それ以来、彼女の心の中は不安でいっぱいでした。En: Since then, her heart had been filled with anxiety.Ja: 未来がぼんやりと見え、毎日が重く感じられます。En: The future appeared vague, and each day felt heavy.Ja: そこで、彼女は幼い頃によく訪れた動物園と植物園に行くことにしました。En: So, she decided to visit the zoo and botanical garden she often went to as a child.Ja: そこには、楽しい思い出がたくさん詰まっています。En: There are many joyful memories there.Ja: 入り口でチケットを買い、藍子は動物園に入りました。En: Aiko bought a ticket at the entrance and entered the zoo.Ja: 動物たちは元気でした。En: The animals were lively.Ja: 彼女はゾウの檻の前で立ち止まり、子どもの頃、父と一緒にこの場所を訪れたことを思い出しました。En: She stopped in front of the elephant enclosure and recalled visiting this place with her father when she was a child.Ja: その時の楽しい記憶が心を温かくしました。En: The pleasant memories from that time warmed her heart.Ja: 次に、藍子は植物園に向かいました。En: Next, Aiko headed for the botanical garden.Ja: 赤や黄の花が美しく咲いていました。En: Flowers in red and yellow were beautifully in bloom.Ja: 鳥たちがさえずり、風がそよそよと木の葉を揺らしています。En: Birds were chirping, and the wind gently swayed the leaves of the trees.Ja: この静けさに包まれて、彼女の心は少しずつ落ち着きを取り戻しました。En: Wrapped in this tranquility, her heart gradually regained its calm.Ja: ふと、藍子は一匹の蝶を見かけました。En: Suddenly, Aiko noticed a butterfly.Ja: 美しい模様のあるその蝶は、花から花へと軽やかに飛び回っていました。En: The butterfly with beautiful patterns was gracefully fluttering from flower to flower.Ja: 藍子はその姿を見つめながら、自分自身を比べてみました。En: As she watched it, she compared herself to it.Ja: 蝶が繭から出て、新しい命として羽ばたくように、彼女もまた変わり続けることができると気づいたのです。En: Just as a butterfly emerges from its cocoon and takes flight as a new life, she realized that she too could continue to change.Ja: その瞬間、藍子の心の中に強さが芽生えました。En: At that moment, a strength sprouted in Aiko's heart.Ja: 病気であることに怯えるのではなく、希望をもって未来を見つめようと決心したのです。En: Rather than being frightened by her illness, she resolved to look toward the future with hope.Ja: 植物園を後にする時、藍子は少しだけ笑みを浮かべました。En: When she left the botanical garden, she managed a slight smile.Ja: 彼女は新しい一歩を踏み出す準備ができていました。En: She was ready to take a new step forward.Ja: 上野の空は夕日に照らされてオレンジ色に染まっています。En: The sky over Ueno was dyed orange by the setting sun.Ja: 藍子は公園を後にし、未来への希望を胸に刻みました。En: Aiko left the park, engraving hope for the future in her heart.Ja: 彼女は自然の美しさと思い出の中で、再び自分を見つけたのでした。En: She rediscovered herself amidst the beauty of nature and her memories. Vocabulary Words:quiet: 静かなbotanical: 植物cheeks: ほほchronic: 慢性anxiety: 不安vague: ぼんやりheavy: 重くlively: 元気enclosure: 檻recalled: 思い出しましたwarm: 温かくbloom: 咲いていましたchirping: さえずりswayed: 揺らしていますtranquility: 静けさgracefully: 軽やかにfluttering: 飛び回ってemerges: 出てtakes flight: 羽ばたくresolved: 決心したheart: 心slight: 少しsmile: 笑みengraving: 刻みましたrediscovered: 見つけたautumn: 秋dyed: 染まっていますpleasantly: 心地よくregained: 取り戻しましたstrength: 強さ

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Hiroshi's Bold Step: A Sneezing Adventure at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-09-06-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京国立博物館は、敬老の日でにぎやかでした。En: The Tokyo National Museum was bustling on Respect for the Aged Day.Ja: たくさんの人が訪れています。En: Many people were visiting.Ja: 館内は歴史の豊かな香りで満ちています。En: The interior was filled with a rich aroma of history.Ja: 外の上野公園では、秋の葉がさわさわと音を立てています。En: Outside, in Ueno Park, the autumn leaves rustled softly.Ja: ヒロシは、高校生です。En: Hiroshi is a high school student.Ja: 静かで、考え深い少年です。En: He is a quiet and thoughtful boy.Ja: 博物館を訪れるのが大好きです。将来、古生物学者になることを夢見ています。En: He loves visiting museums and dreams of becoming a paleontologist in the future.Ja: 今日は特別な日です。En: Today is a special day.Ja: 姉のアイコが、敬老の日で家に戻ってきました。En: His older sister Aiko returned home for Respect for the Aged Day.Ja: 心配性のアイコは、いつもヒロシのことを気にかけています。En: The always-worried Aiko is constantly concerned about Hiroshi.Ja: 館内を歩くうちに、ヒロシはクシャミし始めます。En: As they walk through the museum, Hiroshi starts to sneeze.Ja: 鼻がムズムズします。En: His nose is itchy.Ja: アレルギーです。En: It's an allergy.Ja: タイミングが悪いです。En: The timing couldn't be worse.Ja: 今日は、館内のガイド、ケンジさんに会いたかったのです。En: Today, he wanted to meet kan'nai guide, Kenji.Ja: ケンジさんの恐竜の話はいつもヒロシをわくわくさせます。En: Kenji's dinosaur stories always excite him.Ja: しかし、ケンジさんはまだ彼の夢に気付いていません。En: However, Kenji is not yet aware of his dream.Ja: 「大丈夫？」とアイコが心配そうに聞きます。En: "Are you okay?" Aiko asks worriedly.Ja: 「薬を探してくるね。」En: "I'll go find some medicine."Ja: ヒロシは少し考えました。En: Hiroshi thinks for a moment.Ja: アレルギーのせいで、今日のチャンスを逃したくありません。En: He doesn't want to miss today's opportunity because of his allergies.Ja: 勇気を出して、ヒロシはケンジさんに近づきます。En: Gathering his courage, Hiroshi approaches Kenji.Ja: 「あの、新しい化石展について教えてください」と、クシャミをこらえながら聞きます。En: "Excuse me, can you tell me about the new fossil exhibit?" he asks, trying to hold back a sneeze.Ja: ケンジさんはにっこり笑い、最新の化石について話し始めます。En: Kenji smiles warmly and begins to talk about the latest fossils.Ja: その間、アイコは薬局へと走ります。En: Meanwhile, Aiko runs to the pharmacy.Ja: ヒロシは話に夢中になり、アレルギーも忘れてしまいそうです。En: Hiroshi becomes so absorbed in the conversation that he almost forgets about his allergies.Ja: でも、体は正直です。クシャミが止まりません。En: But his body is honest—the sneezing doesn't stop.Ja: アイコが戻ってきて、薬を渡します。En: Aiko returns and hands him the medicine.Ja: 「ほら、これで大丈夫。」En: "Here, this will help."Ja: ヒロシは薬を飲んで、少し楽になります。En: Hiroshi takes the medicine and feels a bit better.Ja: その間も、ケンジさんの話を一生懸命聞いていました。En: All the while, he's been listening intently to Kenji's talk.Ja: 話の終わりに、ケンジさんはヒロシに名刺を渡します。En: At the end of the conversation, Kenji hands Hiroshi a business card.Ja: 「もっと知りたければ、ここに連絡してください。」En: "If you want to know more, please contact me here."Ja: ヒロシは顔を輝かせます。En: Hiroshi's face lights up.Ja: それは、小さなきっかけでした。でも、ヒロシにとっては大きな一歩です。En: It was a small beginning, but for Hiroshi, it was a big step.Ja: その夜、ヒロシは自分のベッドで考えます。En: That night, Hiroshi thinks in his bed.Ja: 今日は、勇気を出して良かったと思いました。En: He was glad he mustered the courage today.Ja: そして、時には助けを求めてもいいことを学びました。En: He also learned it's okay to ask for help sometimes.Ja: 明日から、夢に向かって一歩ずつ進んでいこうと心に決めました。En: From tomorrow on, he's determined to move forward towards his dream, step by step. Vocabulary Words:bustling: にぎやかinterior: 館内aroma: 香りrustled: さわさわと音を立てるthoughtful: 考え深いpaleontologist: 古生物学者concerned: 気にかけるallergy: アレルギーsneeze: クシャミitchy: ムズムズtiming: タイミングexcite: わくわくさせるaware: 気付いているcourage: 勇気fossil: 化石exhibit: 展warmly: にっこりabsorbed: 夢中になるpharmacy: 薬局intently: 一生懸命business card: 名刺opportunity: チャンスbeginning: きっかけdetermined: 心に決めたmustered: 出してstep by step: 一歩ずつelder: 敬老absorb: 満ちるsibling: 姉concern: 心配

Ahhh the 70s were good, weren't they? Do you remember those days? No we're not talking about when the first Star Wars movie was released or when your parents may have been in the back seat of a car making you - we're talking about Hot House Hours episodes 270-279! In this special 2 hour set we look back at some amazing music released over a 10 week period. The first hour is deep and dancey, while the second hour is pure tech house energy - enjoy! 1. Stay Right Here (Extended Mix) - Jaden Bojsen [People Want To Dance]

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From School Supplies to Friendship: A Notebook's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の終わり、穏やかな丘に囲まれた寄宿学校は活気にあふれていました。En: At the end of summer, the boarding school nestled among gentle hills was bustling with energy.Ja: 学生たちは、新学期に向けて忙しく準備をしていました。En: The students were busy preparing for the new school term.Ja: 近くの町には、古い本屋が一軒あります。En: In the nearby town, there was an old bookstore.Ja: 紙とインクの香りが漂い、心地よい雰囲気の場所です。En: The scent of paper and ink wafted through the air, creating a cozy atmosphere.Ja: 生徒たちはそこで、必要な学用品を探していました。En: The students were there, searching for the necessary school supplies.Ja: 晴れた日、ハルトとアイコもその店を訪れました。En: On a sunny day, Haruto and Aiko also visited the store.Ja: ハルトは一生懸命な学生で、先生や友達に良い印象を与えたいと思っていました。En: Haruto was a diligent student who wanted to make a good impression on his teachers and friends.Ja: 完璧な学用品を手に入れ、学期のチャレンジに備えたいと考えていました。En: He was eager to get the perfect school supplies to prepare for the challenges of the term.Ja: 一方、アイコはもっとリラックスした性格で、学校生活の社交的な面を楽しんでいました。En: On the other hand, Aiko had a more relaxed personality and enjoyed the social aspects of school life.Ja: 彼女は新しいものを探したり、楽しい場所を見つけるのが好きでした。En: She loved to explore new things and find fun places.Ja: アイコは、個性を表現するユニークでクリエイティブな文房具を探していました。En: Aiko was on the hunt for unique, creative stationery that expressed her personality.Ja: 店の中は混雑していました。En: The store was crowded.Ja: すべての学生が必要なものを買おうと急いでいます。棚には少しずつ空きが目立ち始めていました。En: All the students were rushing to buy what they needed, and the shelves were gradually starting to show empty spaces.Ja: ハルトはリストを手に取り、必要なものを優先して購入しようとしていました。En: Haruto held a list in his hand, trying to prioritize his purchases.Ja: しかし、アイコは目に留まる珍しいものに心を奪われていました。En: However, Aiko was captivated by the unusual things that caught her eye.Ja: 「ハルト、これ見て！すごくかわいいクリップボードよ。」アイコは目を輝かせて言いました。En: "Haruto, look at this! It's such a cute clipboard," Aiko said with sparkling eyes.Ja: 「でも、必要じゃないよね？」ハルトは少し困惑しながら答えました。En: "But we don't need it, right?" Haruto replied, slightly puzzled.Ja: やがて、店は閉店の時間が近づいてきました。En: Eventually, the store was nearing closing time.Ja: そのとき、ハルトは棚の最後に残ったノートを見つけました。En: At that moment, Haruto found the last notebook left on the shelf.Ja: それは彼にとって完璧なノートでした。En: It was the perfect notebook for him.Ja: しかし、その芸術的な表紙はアイコも気に入ってしまいました。En: However, its artistic cover also caught Aiko's fancy.Ja: 「これ、二人とも欲しいみたいだね。」と、アイコは微笑みました。En: "It seems we both want this," Aiko smiled.Ja: ハルトは少し考えました。En: Haruto thought for a moment.Ja: 結局、二人が一緒に使えるものにしてみようと決めました。En: In the end, he decided they should make it something they could use together.Ja: 「このノート、一緒に使おうか？宿題も計画も、交代で書いたら面白いかもね。」と提案しました。En: "How about we share this notebook? It might be interesting if we alternately write our homework and plans in it," he suggested.Ja: アイコはうれしそうにうなずきました。En: Aiko nodded happily.Ja: 「いい考えね！それに、あなたのアイデアを書いたら、もっと有意義になると思う。」En: "Great idea! And I think it will be more valuable if we include your thoughts too."Ja: その日、ハルトとアイコはお互いの視点を理解する機会を得ました。En: That day, Haruto and Aiko gained an opportunity to understand each other's perspectives.Ja: ハルトは少しずつ自発的な面を受け入れ始め、アイコは楽しさと責任のバランスの重要性を理解しました。En: Haruto began to embrace spontaneity little by little, and Aiko understood the importance of balancing fun with responsibility.Ja: ベル祭りの灯籠が夜空に輝くころ、二人は寄宿学校へと戻っていきました。En: As the lanterns of the Bell Festival shone in the night sky, the two of them returned to the boarding school.Ja: そのノートは、彼らの友情と新しい視点を象徴する貴重な1ページとなりました。En: That notebook became a precious page symbolizing their friendship and newfound perspectives. Vocabulary Words:boarding school: 寄宿学校nestled: 囲まれたbustling: 活気にあふれていたscent: 香りwafted: 漂いcozy: 心地よいdiligent: 一生懸命なimpression: 印象personality: 性格unique: ユニークcreative: クリエイティブstationery: 文房具crowded: 混雑していたgradually: 少しずつprioritize: 優先してcaptivated: 心を奪われていたclipboard: クリップボードpuzzled: 困惑しながらartistic: 芸術的なfancy: 気に入ったalternately: 交代でperspectives: 視点spontaneity: 自発的な面valuable: 有意義opportunity: 機会symbolizing: 象徴するlanterns: 灯籠festival: 祭りchallenge: チャレンジresponsibility: 責任

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Discovering Ainu Heritage: A Journey Through Crafting Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日、北海道のアイヌクラフト市場は賑やかだった。En: On a summer day, the Hokkaido Ainu craft market was bustling with activity.Ja: 緑の森に囲まれた市場は色とりどりの職人の手作り品でいっぱいだった。En: The market, surrounded by green forests, was full of vibrant, handmade items by artisans.Ja: 観光客の一人、ヒロシは大きなカバンを肩に掛け、目を輝かせていた。En: Among the tourists was Hiroshi, who had a large bag slung over his shoulder and eyes sparkling with excitement.Ja: 彼は興味津々で市場の中を歩き、アイヌ文化をもっと知りたいと思っていた。En: He wandered through the market, eager to learn more about Ainu culture.Ja: ヒロシは特別なお土産を探していた。それはアイヌの伝統を色濃く映し出す織物だ。En: Hiroshi was in search of a special souvenir, something that clearly reflected Ainu traditions, such as a textile.Ja: しかし、たくさんの商業的な商品が並ぶ中で、ヒロシは本当に価値あるものを見つけるのに苦労していた。En: However, amidst the many commercial products on display, he struggled to find something truly valuable.Ja: その時、ヒロシの目に、小さなテントの中できれいな織物を作っているアイコが入った。En: That's when Hiroshi noticed Aiko, who was creating beautiful textiles inside a small tent.Ja: アイコは熟練の職人で、その手元には鮮やかな色合いの伝統的な模様が広がっていた。En: Aiko was a skilled artisan, with traditional patterns in vibrant colors spread before her.Ja: ヒロシは興味を持ち、近づいて行った。En: Hiroshi was intrigued and approached her.Ja: 「これは本当に美しいね。」ヒロシはアイコに話しかけた。En: "This is really beautiful," Hiroshi said to Aiko.Ja: 「この織物の意味を教えてくれませんか？」En: "Could you tell me the meaning of these textiles?"Ja: アイコはにっこりと微笑み、「この模様は私たちの祖先が大切にしてきたものです。En: With a warm smile, Aiko explained, "These patterns are cherished by our ancestors.Ja: 一つ一つの模様には、自然や動物に対する感謝の気持ちがこめられています。」と説明した。En: Each design holds a sense of gratitude towards nature and animals."Ja: ヒロシは心を打たれた。En: Hiroshi was deeply moved.Ja: アイノ文化に対する敬意を持つことが重要だと理解した。En: He understood the importance of respecting Ainu culture.Ja: しかし、その織物は少し高価だった。ヒロシは悩んだ。En: However, the textile was a bit expensive, and Hiroshi hesitated.Ja: その時、隣の店からジュンが近づいてきた。彼は地元の店主で、アイヌの伝統を大切にしている。En: Just then, Jun, a local shop owner who valued Ainu tradition, approached from the neighboring stall.Ja: 「本物を大事にすることは、未来に伝統を残すことです。」ジュンは力強く言った。En: "Valuing authenticity is what preserves tradition for the future," Jun said firmly.Ja: ヒロシは思案した後、アイコの手作りの織物を選んだ。En: After some thought, Hiroshi chose Aiko's handmade textile.Ja: お金よりも、その織物が持つストーリーや文化の意義が重要だと感じたからだ。En: He felt that the story and cultural significance it held were more important than the cost.Ja: アイコとジュンの話を聞いて、ヒロシは文化遺産を守る責任を自覚するようになった。En: Listening to Aiko and Jun, Hiroshi became aware of the responsibility to protect cultural heritage.Ja: ヒロシはアイコの織物を手に取り、笑顔で感謝を伝えた。En: Holding Aiko's textile, Hiroshi expressed his gratitude with a smile.Ja: 「この織物を大切にします。ありがとうございました。」En: "I will cherish this textile. Thank you so much."Ja: 市場を去るとき、ヒロシの心は満足感でいっぱいだった。En: As he left the market, Hiroshi's heart was filled with a sense of satisfaction.Ja: 彼はアイヌ文化に対する新しい理解と敬意を胸に、北海道の美しい夏空を見上げた。En: With a newfound understanding and respect for Ainu culture, he looked up at the beautiful summer sky of Hokkaido. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 賑やかartisans: 職人souvenir: お土産amidst: 中でcommercial: 商業的なvaluable: 価値あるtent: テントskilled: 熟練のapproached: 近づいて行ったcherished: 大切にしてきたancestors: 祖先gratitude: 感謝hesitated: 悩んだauthenticity: 本物preserves: 残すcultural heritage: 文化遺産responsibility: 責任satisfaction: 満足感textile: 織物vibrant: 鮮やかなpatterns: 模様reflected: 映し出すmeaning: 意味significance: 意義important: 重要story: ストーリーhesitated: ためらったneighboring: 隣のgrateful: 感謝しているcherish: 大切にする

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Obon Delight: Blending Tradition and Modernity in Wagashi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-26-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 霧が立ち込める湿地、そこはまるで別世界のようだった。En: The mist-covered wetland seemed like a different world altogether.Ja: 日本の夏の雰囲気が広がるこの場所で、青々とした草木が生い茂り、オボン祭りを祝うための市場が立ち並んでいた。En: In this place filled with the atmosphere of a Nihon summer, lush green plants grew thickly, and a market celebrating the Obon festival was set up.Ja: アイコは市場を歩いていた。En: Aiko was walking through the market.Ja: 彼女は深く文化に結びついているが、家族の伝統から少し離れているように感じていた。En: Although she was deeply connected to the culture, she felt somewhat distanced from her family's traditions.Ja: オボンの間、家族に昔の楽しい思い出を思い出させるような、完璧な伝統的な和菓子を探したいと思っていた。En: During Obon, she wanted to find the perfect traditional wagashi that would remind her family of joyful memories from the past.Ja: 「ハルト、ここは混雑しているね」と、彼女は隣を歩くハルトに言った。En: "Harto, it's crowded here, isn't it?" she said to Harto, who walked beside her.Ja: ハルトは彼女の親友で、ずっとサポートしてくれていた。En: Harto was her close friend and had always been supportive.Ja: 「はい、アイコ。見てください。色んなお菓子がありますね」とハルトは答えた。En: "Yes, Aiko. Look, there are so many different sweets," Harto replied.Ja: アイコは悩んでいた。En: Aiko was in a dilemma.Ja: 現代風のお菓子も好きだったが、家族は伝統的なお菓子を期待している。En: She liked modern sweets too, but her family expected traditional ones.Ja: どちらを選ぶべきか分からなかった。En: She didn't know which to choose.Ja: サクラも一緒だった。En: Sakura was with them as well.Ja: 「アイコちゃん、どんなお菓子を買うの？」と尋ねた。En: "What kind of sweets are you going to buy, Aiko-chan?" Sakura asked.Ja: 市場は混雑していて、アイコはそのフィールドを慎重に探し回った。En: The market was crowded, and Aiko carefully searched through the field.Ja: そこで特別な魅力に気づいた。En: Then she noticed a special allure.Ja: 古いけれど、新しいものが混ざり合った香りのする屋台があった。En: There was a stall with the scent of old and new mingling together.Ja: 「試してみてください！」元気な声が聞こえた。En: "Please give it a try!" a cheerful voice called out.Ja: 屋台の店主が、試食を勧めたのだ。En: The vendor at the stall was offering samples.Ja: 「このお菓子は、昔ながらの味と、今の流行を組み合わせています」と店主は説明した。En: "These sweets combine traditional flavors with current trends," the vendor explained.Ja: アイコは一口食べて驚いた。En: Aiko took a bite and was amazed.Ja: 「美味しい！伝統と新しさがうまく調和している」彼女は思った。En: "Delicious! Tradition and modernity are wonderfully harmonized," she thought.Ja: 彼女は大きく笑顔を浮かべ、ハルトとサクラに微笑んだ。En: She beamed widely and smiled at Harto and Sakura.Ja: 「これだわ。家族もきっと気に入るはず」と彼女は言った。En: "This is it. My family will surely like it," she said.Ja: 彼女はその新しい和菓子を購入し、家に持ち帰った。En: She bought the new wagashi and took it home.Ja: 家に帰ると、家族は少し驚いていたが、お菓子を食べてすぐに笑顔になった。En: When she returned home, her family was a bit surprised, but as soon as they tasted the sweets, they smiled.Ja: 「アイコ、これは素晴らしい！昔を思い出すけれど、新しいね」と母は言った。En: "Aiko, this is wonderful! It reminds us of the old days, yet it's new," her mother said.Ja: その夜、家族は伝統と現代が交わる新しい発見を、笑顔で楽しんでいた。En: That night, the family enjoyed the new discovery that blended tradition and modernity, all with smiles on their faces.Ja: アイコは気づいた。彼女は、伝統を大切にしながらも、新しいものを受け入れることができる。En: Aiko realized that she could cherish tradition while also embracing new things.Ja: 静かに微笑み、アイコは心の中で次のオボンを楽しみにしていた。En: Smiling quietly, she looked forward to the next Obon in her heart. Vocabulary Words:mist-covered: 霧が立ち込めるwetland: 湿地lush: 青々としたatmosphere: 雰囲気connected: 結びついているdistanced: 離れているtraditions: 伝統remind: 思い出させるdilemma: 悩んでいたallure: 魅力cheerful: 元気なvendor: 店主samples: 試食modernity: 新しさharmonized: 調和しているbeamed: 笑顔を浮かべsurprised: 驚いていたcherish: 大切にしembrace: 受け入れるmingling: 混ざり合ったexplained: 説明したtasted: 食べてdiscovery: 発見tradition: 伝統joyful: 楽しいcarefully: 慎重にstroll: 歩いていたreminisce: 思い出すsummertime: 夏beamed: 微笑んだ

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unexpected Adventures: Capturing Magic in Arashiyama's Rain Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-25-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の嵐山竹林は、夏の日差しを浴びて緑に輝いていた。En: The Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto was shining green under the summer sun.Ja: ところが、その日の午後、突然の雨が降り始めた。En: However, that afternoon, a sudden rain began to fall.Ja: ハルキ、愛子、そしてゲンジの三人は、嵐山竹林を訪れていた。En: Haruki, Aiko, and Genji were visiting the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.Ja: ハルキはカメラを手に、完璧な写真を撮ろうと夢中だった。En: Haruki was engrossed in trying to take the perfect photo with a camera in hand.Ja: 彼の心の中には、愛子を感動させたいというひそかな思いがあった。En: In his heart, he had a secret desire to impress Aiko.Ja: 愛子は、のんびりとうまい祭りの食べ物を楽しみたかった。En: Aiko wanted to leisurely enjoy delicious festival food.Ja: ゲンジは常に準備万端な友人だが、今日はなぜか傘を忘れてしまっていた。En: Although Genji is a friend who is always prepared, today, for some reason, he forgot his umbrella.Ja: 天気は、さっきまで晴れていたのに、急に雨が強くなった。En: The weather had been clear until just a moment ago, but suddenly the rain got stronger.Ja: 「どうする？En: "What should we do?"Ja: 」と、ゲンジは少し焦りながら言った。En: Genji asked, a little flustered.Ja: 雨に濡れてはいけないカメラを守るために、ハルキは素早くカメラバッグを頭上に掲げた。En: To protect the camera that must not get wet, Haruki quickly raised the camera bag over his head.Ja: 「こっちだ！En: "This way!"Ja: 」とハルキが叫んで、みんなを雨宿りできる場所へ導いた。En: Haruki shouted, leading everyone to a place where they could take shelter from the rain.Ja: しかし、愛子とゲンジは、どちらの道が正しいのかで少し口論を始めた。En: However, Aiko and Genji started a slight argument about which path was correct.Ja: 「ここと思う！En: When Aiko said, "I think it's this way!"Ja: 」と愛子が言えば、「いや、あっちだろう」とゲンジが反論する。En: Genji countered, "No, it's that way!"Ja: それでもハルキは、「僕についてきて」と冷静に言った。En: Still, Haruki calmly said, "Follow me."Ja: 泥まみれになりながらも、彼らは笑い声を響かせて竹林の中を走った。En: Covered in mud, they ran through the bamboo grove with laughter echoing around them.Ja: 突然、ハルキの目に美しい光景が映った。En: Suddenly, a beautiful scene caught Haruki's eye.Ja: 竹の間を降り注ぐ雨が、幻想的な虹を作っていた。En: The rain pouring between the bamboo created a magical rainbow.Ja: 彼は一瞬立ち止まり、その瞬間をカメラに収めた。En: He stopped for a moment and captured that scene with his camera.Ja: その後、三人はなんとか雨宿り場所にたどり着き、びしょ濡れになった服を絞った。En: Afterward, the three of them somehow managed to reach a shelter and wrung out their soaked clothes.Ja: ハルキは撮った写真を愛子に見せた。En: Haruki showed the picture he had taken to Aiko.Ja: 愛子はその美しい写真に驚き、満面の笑みを浮かべた。En: Aiko was surprised by the beautiful photo and had a beaming smile.Ja: 「これ、すごいね！En: "This is amazing!"Ja: 」と彼女が言った。En: she said.Ja: 雨が上がると、三人は祭りの屋台で温かい食べ物を楽しみながら笑い合った。En: When the rain cleared, the three enjoyed warm food at the festival stalls while laughing together.Ja: ハルキは、完璧な瞬間は計画外から生まれることもあると学んだ。En: Haruki learned that perfect moments could also arise from unplanned events.Ja: 計画通りにいかない日が、心に残る一日になることもあるのだ。En: A day that doesn't go according to plan can become a memorable one.Ja: 嵐山竹林を後にするとき、三人の笑い声がまだ竹の間に残っていた。En: As they left the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, their laughter still lingered among the bamboo.Ja: 雨の中での冒険が、忘れられない夏の一ページとなったのだった。En: The adventure in the rain had become an unforgettable page of summer. Vocabulary Words:grove: 竹林engrossed: 夢中leisurely: のんびりflustered: 焦りshelter: 雨宿りargument: 口論countered: 反論calmly: 冷静echoing: 響かせてmagical: 幻想的beaming: 満面の笑みstalls: 屋台unplanned: 計画外memorable: 心に残るsudden: 突然forgot: 忘れてcaptured: 収めたbeaming: 満面の笑みadventure: 冒険unforgettable: 忘れられないprepared: 準備万端stronger: 強くprotected: 守るguided: 導いたpath: 道moment: 瞬間rainbow: 虹soaked: びしょ濡れecho: 響くlaughter: 笑い声

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Haruki's Journey: Finding Hope Beneath the Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-23-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 冷たい風が吹くと、灰色の空が低くたれこめ、広がる破壊された風景に重くのしかかった。En: When the cold wind blew, the gray sky loomed low, weighing heavily on the widespread, devastated landscape.Ja: ハルキは布のコートを強く抱え、冷たさをしのぎながら歩いた。En: Haruki clutched his cloth coat tightly, walking to ward off the chill.Ja: 彼はなんとか生き延びるために清潔な水を探していた。En: He was searching for clean water to survive somehow.Ja: 水はここでは貴重なものだった。En: Water was a precious commodity here.Ja: 生き残るためには、水が必要だった。En: To survive, he needed water.Ja: ハルキは孤独だった。En: Haruki was lonely.Ja: 仲間が欲しかったが、他の生存者たちが信頼するに足るかどうか分からず、距離を置いていた。En: He wanted companions but kept his distance, unsure whether other survivors could be trusted.Ja: しかし、心の奥で彼は孤独に疲れており、共有の目標を持つ仲間を求める気持ちが強まっていた。En: Yet deep down, he was tired of the solitude, and the desire to find companions with a shared goal was growing stronger.Ja: ある日、彼は古い地図を手に入れた。En: One day, he acquired an old map.Ja: それには地下水の位置が示されていた。En: It showed the location of underground water.Ja: 希望が見えた。En: He saw hope.Ja: もしかすると、これが彼の人生を変えるきっかけになるかもしれない。En: Perhaps this could be the turning point in his life.Ja: しかし、それをどう扱うかが問題だった。En: However, the problem was how to handle it.Ja: 他の者たちに知らせるべきか、それとも自分のためにそれを守るべきか。En: Should he inform others, or protect it for himself?Ja: その時、アイコとダイスケが彼に話しかけてきた。En: At that moment, Aiko and Daisuke approached him.Ja: アイコは小さな女の子で、いつも笑顔を絶やさない。En: Aiko was a little girl who always wore a smile.Ja: ダイスケは無口で、用心深く周囲を警戒していた。En: Daisuke was taciturn, cautiously keeping an eye on the surroundings.Ja: "ハルキ、何か見つけた？"とアイコが微笑みかけた。En: "Haruki, did you find something?" Aiko asked with a smile.Ja: "うーん、もしかしたら..."とハルキは言葉を濁した。En: "Well, maybe..." Haruki hesitated.Ja: だが、心は揺れていた。En: But his heart was conflicted.Ja: 彼らは頼りになるのか？En: Could he rely on them?Ja: その夜、ハルキは眠れずに起き、静かに宿を出た。En: That night, unable to sleep, Haruki got up and quietly left the shelter.Ja: 地図を握りしめ、彼は可能性のある場所へと向かった。En: Clutching the map, he headed toward the potential location.Ja: しかし、そこでダイスケに出くわした。En: However, he encountered Daisuke there.Ja: ダイスケもまた何かを探していたのかもしれない。En: Daisuke might have been searching for something as well.Ja: 彼らはお互いにらみ合い、一瞬緊張が漂った。En: They glared at each other, a brief tension in the air.Ja: "お前、知ってるな？"とダイスケが低い声で言った。En: "You know, don't you?" Daisuke said in a low voice.Ja: ハルキは息を飲んだ。En: Haruki caught his breath.Ja: 本当に言うのか？En: Would he really say it?Ja: だが、彼の中で何かが変わった。En: But something changed within him.Ja: 信頼こそ、彼を求めるものだった。En: Trust was what he sought.Ja: "一緒に行こう、ダイスケ"とハルキが言うと、二人の間の空気が和らいだ。En: "Let's go together, Daisuke," Haruki said, and the air between them softened.Ja: アイコも合流し、彼らは協力して地下水の位置を探し始めた。En: Aiko joined them, and they started working together to locate the underground water source.Ja: 暖を取りながら、豚汁を作った。En: While warming up, they made tonjiru (pork soup).Ja: ハルキはアイコの笑顔と、ダイスケの無言の手伝いに安心感を覚えた。En: Haruki felt a sense of relief in Aiko's smile and Daisuke's silent assistance.Ja: みんなで協力して、水源を掘り出したとき、彼らは喜びに満ちた。En: When they unearthed the water source together, they were filled with joy.Ja: ハルキはついに、求めていた場所を見つけた。水だけでなく、心の居場所も。En: Haruki had finally found the place he was searching for, not just water, but a place for his heart.Ja: 孤独ではなくなった。En: He was no longer alone.Ja: 協力と信頼が、彼らの未来への光となったのだった。En: Cooperation and trust became a beacon for their future.Ja: 封じられた感情が解放された瞬間、ハルキは心から笑った。En: At the moment his sealed emotions were released, Haruki laughed from his heart.Ja: 冷たい風がなおも吹きつけていたが、彼らの心にはすでに温かさが満ちていた。En: Though the cold wind still blew, warmth had already filled their hearts.Ja: 物語はこれで終わりではなく、希望の始まりだった。En: This story wasn't an end but the beginning of hope. Vocabulary Words:loomed: たれこめdevastated: 破壊されたclutched: 抱えchill: 冷たさprecious: 貴重なcommodity: ものcompanions: 仲間solitude: 孤独acquired: 手に入れたunderground: 地下approached: 話しかけてきたtaciturn: 無口relief: 安心感beacon: 光glaring: にらみ合いhesitated: 言葉を濁したconflicted: 揺れていたsought: 求めるpotential: 可能性tension: 緊張cautiously: 用心深くsoftened: 和らいだunearthed: 掘り出したreleased: 解放されたsealed: 封じられたassistance: 手伝いshared: 共有widespread: 広がるsearching: 探していたinform: 知らせる

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chasing Shadows: A Botanist's Quest for the Yasui Flower Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが森の上を優しく照らしていました。En: The summer sunlight gently illuminated the forest above.Ja: しかし、森の中は木々で覆われていて暗いです。En: However, inside the forest, it was dark, covered by trees.Ja: ユキ、ヒロシ、アイコの三人は夏のお盆にこの森に来ました。En: The three of them, Yuki, Hiroshi, and Aiko, came to this forest during the summer Obon.Ja: 彼らは珍しいヤスイの花を探しています。En: They were searching for the rare Yasui flower.Ja: この花は一度だけ、お盆の時期にしか見られないのです。En: This flower can only be seen once, during the Obon period.Ja: ユキは情熱的な植物学者で、稀少な植物を見つけて記録することが大好きです。En: Yuki is a passionate botanist who loves finding and documenting rare plants.Ja: 彼女の心の中には、亡くなったおばあちゃんへの思いがあります。En: In her heart, she cherishes memories of her late grandmother.Ja: おばあちゃんは生前、花が大好きでした。En: Her grandmother loved flowers during her lifetime.Ja: 「この森は道が複雑だよ」とヒロシは言いました。En: "This forest has a complex path," Hiroshi said.Ja: 「迷うのは危険だ。」En: "It's dangerous to get lost."Ja: 「ヤスイの花なんて本当にあるの？」とアイコは疑いの目で言いました。En: "Is the Yasui flower even real?" Aiko said skeptically.Ja: しかし、ユキの目は決意に満ちていました。En: However, Yuki's eyes were filled with determination.Ja: 「おばあちゃんのために、どうしても見つけたいの。」En: "I must find it for my grandmother."Ja: 道具を持ってきたが、コンパスが壊れていました。En: They brought equipment, but the compass was broken.Ja: ユキは自分の直感に頼ることに決めます。En: Yuki decided to rely on her intuition.Ja: 彼女は森の奥に進みます。En: She proceeded deeper into the forest.Ja: ヒロシとアイコは不安そうですが、ユキについていくことにします。En: Hiroshi and Aiko looked anxious, but decided to follow Yuki.Ja: 森の中は湿気でいっぱいで、葉がこすれる音や遠くで鳥が鳴く声が聞こえます。En: The forest was filled with humidity, and they could hear the sound of leaves rustling and birds singing in the distance.Ja: 三人は慎重に進みます。En: The three of them advanced cautiously.Ja: 時間が過ぎるにつれ、ユキは少し不安になります。En: As time passed, Yuki became a bit uneasy.Ja: 「もっと奥に進むべきだ」とユキは言いました。En: "We should go further in," Yuki said.Ja: 「きっとその花はそこにある。」En: "I'm sure the flower is there."Ja: そして、とうとう彼女は道を切り開き、小さな開け地に出てきました。En: Finally, she cleared a path and emerged into a small clearing.Ja: 日光がそこだけに差し込み、ヤスイの花が満開になって咲いていました。En: Sunlight was shining only there, and the Yasui flower was in full bloom.Ja: 「見て！」ユキは歓声を上げました。En: "Look!" Yuki exclaimed with joy.Ja: 「本当にあった！」En: "It really was here!"Ja: 彼女は急いでカメラを取り出し、花の写真を撮ります。En: She hurriedly took out her camera and photographed the flowers.Ja: ユキの目には涙が光っていました。En: Tears glistened in Yuki's eyes.Ja: おばあちゃんを思い出し、彼女のためにこの瞬間を記録しました。En: She remembered her grandmother and captured this moment for her.Ja: ユキたちは無事に森から戻ってきます。En: They safely returned from the forest.Ja: 帰り道、ユキは自分の写真を研究のためにアップロードしました。En: On the way back, Yuki uploaded her photos for research.Ja: そして彼女の心には新しい自信が芽生えていました。En: A newfound confidence had sprouted in her heart.Ja: 「これからも自分を信じて進むわ」とユキは微笑みながら言いました。En: "I will continue to trust myself and move forward," Yuki said with a smile.Ja: こうしてユキは、新たな一歩を踏み出しました。おばあちゃんの思い出と共に。En: Thus, Yuki took a new step, together with the memories of her grandmother.Ja: 彼女は、外からの評価よりも、自分の心を信じることの大切さを学びました。En: She learned the importance of believing in her own heart, more than external evaluations.Ja: それが今の彼女を支えているのです。En: That is what supports her now. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らしていましたforest: 森rare: 珍しいbotanist: 植物学者cherishes: 大事に思っているmemories: 思い出complex: 複雑dangerous: 危険skeptically: 疑いの目でdetermination: 決意intuition: 直感humidity: 湿気rustling: こすれる音anxious: 不安そうcautiously: 慎重にclearing: 開け地bloom: 満開exclaimed: 歓声を上げましたphotographed: 写真を撮りますglistened: 光っていましたcaptured: 記録しましたuploaded: アップロードしましたconfidence: 自信sprouted: 芽生えていましたbelieving: 信じることexternal: 外からのevaluations: 評価support: 支えていますproceeded: 進みますpath: 道

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: New Tastes and Seed-Shooting Triumphs: A Festival of Firsts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが公園を鮮やかに照らしていました。En: The summer sun brightly illuminated the park.Ja: 色とりどりの屋台が並び、笑い声が空に響き渡ります。En: A colorful array of stalls lined up, and laughter echoed through the sky.Ja: 今日は理想郷の毎年恒例のスイカフェスティバル。En: Today was the annual Risoukyou Watermelon Festival.Ja: スイカの大きな山が、テーブルに並んでいます。En: A large pile of watermelons was arranged on the tables.Ja: ハルトはワクワクしながら会場にやってきましたが、心の中では少し不安でした。En: Haruto came to the venue with excitement but felt a little anxious inside.Ja: 「スイカってどんな味なんだろう？」と、彼は心の中でつぶやきます。En: "I wonder what watermelon tastes like?" he murmured to himself.Ja: 実は、ハルトはスイカを食べたことがありませんでした。En: In fact, Haruto had never tasted watermelon before.Ja: でも、彼には大きな目標があります。それはアイコを驚かせること。En: However, he had a big goal: to surprise Aiko.Ja: アイコは元気いっぱいです。En: Aiko was full of energy.Ja: 「さあ、ハルト！種飛ばしコンテストに参加しようよ！」と声をかけます。En: "Come on, Haruto! Let's join the seed spitting contest!" she called out.Ja: アイコの笑顔を見ると、ハルトの心も軽くなります。En: Seeing Aiko's smile lightened Haruto's heart as well.Ja: 「僕、やってみるよ！」と決意を固めました。En: "I'll give it a try!" he resolved.Ja: コンテストが始まりました。En: The contest began.Ja: 参加者たちは次々にスイカの種を飛ばします。En: Participants took turns spitting watermelon seeds.Ja: アイコも負けないように頑張っています。En: Aiko was doing her best not to be outdone.Ja: 「遥かに飛ばすぞ！」と彼女は意気込んでいます。En: "I'll send it flying far!" she exclaimed determinedly.Ja: そして、ついにハルトの番です。En: Then it was finally Haruto's turn.Ja: 「よし、やってみよう」と自分を励まし、初めてスイカを口にします。En: "Okay, let's do this," he encouraged himself, and tasted watermelon for the first time.Ja: 甘くてジューシーなスイカの味に、彼は少し驚きました。En: The sweet and juicy taste surprised him a little.Ja: ついに、種を吹き飛ばします。En: Finally, he blew the seed out.Ja: なんと、その種は遠くまで飛びました！En: Astonishingly, it flew far!Ja: 周りの人たちが拍手し、歓声をあげます。En: The surrounding crowd applauded and cheered.Ja: コンテストの結果、アイコが優勝しました。En: As a result of the contest, Aiko won.Ja: でも、みんなが話題にしているのはハルトの驚異的な一投です。En: But, what everyone was talking about was Haruto's amazing throw.Ja: アイコも「ハルト、おめでとう！楽しんでくれて良かった」と微笑みます。En: Aiko too smiled and said, "Haruto, congratulations! I'm glad you enjoyed it."Ja: ハルトは今日の経験を通じて、新しいことに挑戦することの楽しさを知りました。En: Through today's experience, Haruto learned the joy of trying something new.Ja: 「また来年も挑戦したいな」と心の中でつぶやきました。En: "I want to try again next year," he murmured to himself.Ja: 彼はもうスイカを食べることにも、何事にもチャレンジすることにも恐れなくなりました。En: He was no longer afraid of eating watermelon or taking on any new challenges.Ja: フェスティバルは続き、空には色とりどりの花火が上がりました。En: The festival continued, and colorful fireworks lit up the sky.Ja: 楽しい夏の思い出。En: A fun summer memory.Ja: その瞬間、ハルトは確かに新しい自分を感じていました。En: At that moment, Haruto definitely felt a new version of himself.Ja: 祭りの笑い声とともに、彼の冒険はまだまだ続きます。En: Along with the laughter of the festival, his adventure was far from over. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: 照らしていましたarray: 色とりどりstalls: 屋台echoed: 響き渡りますannual: 毎年恒例piled: 積まれるanxious: 不安murmured: つぶやきますdeterminedly: 意気込んでいますapplauded: 拍手しcheered: 歓声をあげますastonishingly: 驚異的resolved: 決意を固めましたparticipants: 参加者たちsurprise: 驚かせるcontest: コンテストexperience: 経験adventure: 冒険surrounding: 周りdetermination: 決意fireworks: 花火laughter: 笑い声enjoyed: 楽しんでadventurous: 冒険的juicy: ジューシーmemory: 思い出fuel: 燃えchallenge: 挑戦moment: 瞬間version: 自分

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Magical Proposal: Love Blossoms at Tokyo Disneyland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-28-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京ディズニーランドの夏の空は青く、どこを見ても楽しそうな人々でにぎわっています。En: The summer sky at Tokyo Disneyland was blue, and wherever you looked, there were crowds of people having a wonderful time.Ja: ポップコーンと綿菓子の甘い香りが空気中に漂い、シンデレラ城が背景にそびえ立っています。En: The sweet scent of popcorn and cotton candy wafted through the air, with Cinderella Castle towering in the background.Ja: この場所で、ハルトはアイコにプロポーズをしようと決心しました。En: It was in this place that Haruto decided to propose to Aiko.Ja: 彼は思い出に残る、そしてロマンティックな瞬間を夢見ていました。En: He dreamed of a memorable, romantic moment.Ja: 「今日は絶対に成功させる」とハルトは自分に言い聞かせました。En: "I will definitely make this a success today," Haruto told himself.Ja: 彼のそばには親友のユキが、頼りにならないけれど元気いっぱいに応援していました。En: Beside him was his best friend Yuki, who, although not the most reliable, was cheering him on energetically.Ja: 「ハルト、ここでのプロポーズは、いい考えだよ。でも、ラジオカートには気をつけてね」とユキは笑いながら言いました。En: "Haruto, proposing here is a great idea. But, watch out for the radio-controlled carts," Yuki said with a laugh.Ja: ハルトは皆の前でプロポーズする予定でした。En: Haruto planned to propose in front of everyone.Ja: しかし、彼の計画はまもなく崩れ始めました。En: However, his plan soon began to fall apart.Ja: まず、彼らは迷子になってしまいました。En: First, they got lost.Ja: 地図がひらひらと風吹かれていき、どこにいるのかわからなくなってしまいました。En: The map fluttered away in the breeze, and they no longer knew where they were.Ja: 「大丈夫、大丈夫」とハルトは言いましたが、心の中では焦っていました。En: "It's okay, it's okay," Haruto said, but inside he was panicking.Ja: 次の問題はリングでした。En: The next problem was the ring.Ja: ポケットを探っても、リングが見つかりません。En: Even though he searched his pockets, he couldn't find it.Ja: 「どうしよう、なくしたかも…」と焦るハルト。En: "What to do, I might have lost it..." Haruto panicked.Ja: しかし、ユキが「カートの下を見てみて」と指摘し、無事に見つかりました。En: However, Yuki pointed out, "Look under the cart," and they safely found it.Ja: ホッとしたのもつかの間、突然、近くのトークするオウムが「プロポーズ、プロポーズ！」と叫び始めました。En: No sooner had he sighed in relief than a nearby talking parrot suddenly started shouting, "Proposal, proposal!"Ja: アイコが振り返って笑っています。En: Aiko turned around and laughed.Ja: 「ハルト、オウムも応援してくれてるのね。」と。En: "Haruto, even the parrot is cheering for you," she said.Ja: 最後の挑戦は、ディズニーランドで最も賑やかな場所でのことでした。En: The final challenge took place in the busiest area of Disneyland.Ja: 泡を追いかける子供たちが周りを駆け回り、すべてがカオスでした。En: Kids chasing bubbles were running around, and everything was in chaos.Ja: しかし、その時、花火が夜空に打ち上がりました。En: But then, fireworks lit up the night sky.Ja: ハルトは、その瞬間を逃さず、「アイコ、結婚してくれますか？」と声を上げました。En: Seizing the moment, Haruto raised his voice, "Aiko, will you marry me?"Ja: 子供たちの歓声と泡の中で、アイコは心から笑い、「もちろん！大好きよ、ハルト。」と答えました。En: Among the cheers of children and the bubbles, Aiko laughed heartily and replied, "Of course! I love you, Haruto."Ja: ハルトは完璧を求めていましたが、アイコはハルトの一生懸命で誠実なところを見て、彼の計画が完全ではなくても幸せでした。En: Haruto was striving for perfection, but Aiko saw his earnest and sincere nature, and was happy even if his plan wasn't flawless.Ja: 完璧な瞬間ではなくても、彼らはお互いを大切に思う気持ちでいっぱいでした。En: Though it wasn't a perfect moment, they were filled with feelings of cherishing each other.Ja: ハルトはそのことを学び、アイコは彼のそんなところにもっと惹かれました。En: Haruto learned this, and Aiko was even more drawn to him because of it.Ja: 夏のディズニーランドで、彼らは新しい人生をスタートさせました。En: At Disneyland in the summer, they began a new chapter of their lives. Vocabulary Words:wafted: 漂うtowering: そびえ立つmemorable: 思い出に残るenergetically: 元気いっぱいにfluttered: ひらひらとpanicking: 焦っていましたsincere: 誠実なearnest: 一生懸命propose: プロポーズcart: カートbreeze: 風chaos: カオスparrot: オウムshouting: 叫びcheering: 応援challenge: 挑戦sigh: ホッとしたtowered: そびえ立つbroadcast: 放送flutter: ひらひらseize: 逃さずdrawn: 惹かれreliable: 頼りにならないcognizant: 認識していますechoed: 反響flawless: 完璧cherishing: 大切に思うescapade: 冒険cartography: 地図学amicable: 友好的

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Bamboo Grove Serenade: Finding Inspiration in Unexpected Places Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-24-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 古い竹林の中を歩くと、時間が止まったような感覚になる。En: When walking through an old bamboo grove, it feels as though time has stopped.Ja: 鎌倉の竹林は、都会の喧騒から逃れるための静かな避難所だった。En: The bamboo grove in Kamakura was a quiet refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city.Ja: 夏の暖かい風が竹を揺らし、光が木漏れ日となって足元に降り注いでいる。En: The warm summer wind rustled the bamboo, and the light filtered through the leaves, casting dappled sunlight at his feet.Ja: 日曜日、ヒロシはいつものルートを変え、新しいインスピレーションを求めてこの竹林を訪れた。En: On Sunday, Hiroshi changed his usual route and visited this bamboo grove seeking new inspiration.Ja: もうすぐオボン祭りが始まる。En: The Obon festival was about to begin.Ja: 町は祭りのために賑わっているが、ヒロシの心は落ち着かなかった。En: The town was bustling in preparation, but Hiroshi's heart was uneasy.Ja: グラフィックデザイナーとして、創造力の壁に直面していた。En: As a graphic designer, he was facing a creative block.Ja: なかなか良いアイデアが浮かばない。En: Good ideas just weren't coming to him.Ja: 彼は苦労していた。En: He was struggling.Ja: 竹林の奥の方へ足を進めると、そこには小さな休憩所があった。En: As he walked deeper into the bamboo grove, he found a small rest area.Ja: 突然、夏の夕立が降り始めた。En: Suddenly, a summer shower began to fall.Ja: 雨宿りをしなければならなかった。En: He needed to take shelter from the rain.Ja: 休憩所に駆け込むと、そこでアイコとケイコという二人の女性に出会った。En: Rushing into the rest area, he encountered two women named Aiko and Keiko.Ja: アイコは明るく若い小学校の先生で、友達であるケイコは大阪から遊びに来ていた。En: Aiko was a bright, young elementary school teacher, and her friend Keiko was visiting from Osaka.Ja: 二人はオボン期間中にゆっくりしたいと言っていた。En: They said they wanted to relax during the Obon period.Ja: 雨音が竹の葉をたたく中、ヒロシとアイコは自然と会話を始めた。En: While the sound of raindrops beat on the bamboo leaves, Hiroshi and Aiko naturally started a conversation.Ja: アイコは、小さなことを楽しむ大切さを話し、将来について考えていると打ち明けた。En: Aiko talked about the importance of enjoying small things and confided that she was thinking about her future.Ja: ヒロシは緊張したが、その静かな場所とアイコの自然体な話し方で次第にリラックスした。En: Hiroshi was nervous, but the tranquil setting and Aiko's natural way of speaking gradually put him at ease.Ja: 彼らは興味を共有し、特にヒロシはアイコの前向きで明るい考え方に惹かれた。En: They shared interests, and Hiroshi was particularly drawn to Aiko's positive and bright outlook.Ja: 話をしているうちに、ヒロシは新しい視点を得ることができた。En: As they talked, Hiroshi gained a new perspective.Ja: インスピレーションは、意外な出会いやつながりの中から生まれるものだと悟った。En: He realized that inspiration often comes from unexpected encounters and connections.Ja: 雨が止むと、彼らは竹林の静けさに別れを告げた。En: When the rain stopped, they bade farewell to the tranquility of the bamboo grove.Ja: ヒロシは新しい気持ちでいっぱいになっていた。En: Hiroshi was filled with a renewed feeling.Ja: アイコのおかげで、彼の心の中に新しい創造力と温かいつながりが芽生えた。En: Thanks to Aiko, new creativity and a warm connection blossomed in his heart.Ja: 竹林を出る頃、ヒロシは自分に言い聞かせた。「もっと心を開き、世界と関わっていこう。」En: As he exited the bamboo grove, Hiroshi told himself, "I should open my heart more and engage with the world."Ja: ヒロシの歩みは少しだけ軽やかになっていた。En: His steps felt a little lighter.Ja: そして、アイコとの出会いは、彼の心にほのかな希望の光を灯したのだった。En: The encounter with Aiko had kindled a faint light of hope in his heart. Vocabulary Words:grove: 竹林refuge: 避難所bustle: 喧騒rustled: 揺らしdappled: 木漏れ日uneasy: 落ち着かなかったcreative block: 創造力の壁struggling: 苦労していたshower: 夕立shelter: 雨宿りencountered: 出会ったconfided: 打ち明けたtranquil: 静かなperspective: 視点encounters: 出会いconnections: つながりbade farewell: 別れを告げたrenewed: 新しいcreativity: 創造力blossomed: 芽生えたengage: 関わっていくkindled: 灯したperspective: 視点dappled: 木漏れ日inspiration: インスピレーションtrivial: 小さなことbustling: 賑わっているquiet: 静けさ

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Unveiling the Rural Enigma: A Circle of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-20-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の日差しが輝く田舎の風景。En: The countryside scenery glistened under the summer sun.Ja: その中に、広大な田んぼと古い木造の家屋が並ぶ農場があった。En: Among this landscape, there was a farm lined with expansive rice fields and old wooden houses.Ja: この農場は、実直な農夫・大輔のものだった。En: This farm belonged to a sincere farmer named Daisuke.Ja: 大輔は毎日、汗を流して田を耕し、心を込めて作物を育てていた。En: Daisuke toiled in the fields every day, sweating as he earnestly cultivated crops with great care.Ja: ある朝、大輔はいつもどおり早起きして田に向かうと、信じられない光景が目に飛び込んできた。En: One morning, Daisuke woke up early as usual and headed towards the fields, only to be confronted by an unbelievable sight.Ja: 田んぼの真ん中に、大きな作物のサークルが現れていたのだ。En: In the middle of the rice field, a large crop circle had appeared.Ja: 彼はしばらく立ち尽くし、信じられない気持ちでその場を見つめた。En: He stood there, transfixed, staring at the scene in disbelief.Ja: 「これは…何だ？」とつぶやく大輔。En: "What... is this?" Daisuke murmured.Ja: そのことを聞いて、近所に住む好奇心旺盛なヒロシが駆けつけた。En: Hearing about the event, a curious neighbor named Hiroshi rushed over.Ja: ヒロシはいつも何かしらの陰謀論を語りたがる人だった。En: Hiroshi was someone who always wanted to talk about some conspiracy theory.Ja: 「これは宇宙人の仕業だ！」彼は興奮して叫んだ。En: "This is the work of aliens!" he exclaimed excitedly.Ja: しかし、大輔は超自然現象を信じない。En: However, Daisuke didn't believe in supernatural phenomena.Ja: 「違う。これにはもっと現実的な理由があるはずだ」と断定した。En: "No, there has to be a more realistic explanation for this," he declared.Ja: その話はすぐに地元の記者、あいこにも伝わった。En: The story quickly reached a local journalist named Aiko.Ja: 彼女は最初の大きなニュースを追い求めて、この農場に足を運んだ。En: Seeking her first big news story, she made her way to the farm.Ja: 「大輔さん、一緒にこの問題を解決しませんか？」と提案した。En: "Mr. Daisuke, why don't we solve this mystery together?" she proposed.Ja: 大輔はしばらく考えた後、彼女の協力を受け入れることにした。En: After thinking for a moment, Daisuke decided to accept her help.Ja: 村の人々や観光客がサークルを見物に押し寄せるなかで、大輔とあいこは調査を開始した。En: As villagers and tourists flocked to see the circle, Daisuke and Aiko began their investigation.Ja: さまざまな証拠を集めた結果、どうやら地元の若者たちが夜中に遊び心で作ったイタズラだということがわかった。En: After gathering various pieces of evidence, they discovered that local youths had created the circle as a playful prank during the night.Ja: しかし、サークルの永久保存に熱心なヒロシが邪魔をしていた。En: However, Hiroshi, eager to preserve the circle permanently, was in their way.Ja: そして、予想外の嵐が村に近づいてきていた。嵐は強力で、サークルの形跡をすべて消してしまいそうだった。En: And unexpectedly, a storm approached the village, threatening to erase all traces of the circle.Ja: 大輔は急いで証拠を保存し、サークルの謎の真相を村の人々に伝えた。En: Daisuke hurried to preserve the evidence and convey the circle's true origin to the villagers.Ja: その後、あいこは新聞に記事を掲載した。En: Afterwards, Aiko published an article in the newspaper.Ja: 記事は冷静に状況を説明し、大輔が地域のために行動したことも称賛した。En: The article calmly explained the situation and praised Daisuke's actions for the community.Ja: この一件を経て、大輔は少し心を広げた。En: Through this incident, Daisuke became a bit more open-minded.Ja: たまには他人の視点で物事を見ることも重要だと気づいたのだ。En: He realized the importance of sometimes seeing things from another's perspective.Ja: 農場に戻り、彼はいつものように田を耕し始めたが、心の中で何かが変わったのを感じていた。En: As he returned to the farm and resumed cultivating the fields as usual, he felt a change within himself.Ja: 彼は、自然と人との共存の大切さを再認識したのだった。En: He had reaffirmed the importance of coexistence between nature and people. Vocabulary Words:countryside: 田舎scenery: 風景glisten: 輝くexpansive: 広大なearnestly: 心を込めてtoil: 耕しunbelievable: 信じられないtransfixed: 立ち尽くしmurmur: つぶやくcurious: 好奇心旺盛なconspiracy: 陰謀論supernatural: 超自然phenomena: 現象declare: 断定したjournalist: 記者propose: 提案したinvestigation: 調査evidence: 証拠prank: イタズラpreserve: 保存storm: 嵐approach: 近づいてきていたerase: 消すconvey: 伝えたpublish: 掲載したcalmly: 冷静にpraise: 称賛realize: 気づいたperspective: 視点coexistence: 共存

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In this special episode, I had the joy of sitting down with Aiko Okubo and her husband Hiroshi, who joined us as a translator, for a heartfelt conversation about the rise of homeopathy in Japan. Aiko opened up about her early doubts and the powerful moments that shifted her perspective—starting with a friend's healing and later, her mother-in-law's search for alternative care. We explored the current challenges and quiet progress of homeopathy in Japan, from limited public awareness to the growing accessibility of remedies online. Aiko also spoke about blending traditional Japanese medicine with homeopathy and how both systems connect on a deeper, energetic level. Her passion truly shines through as she shares her mission to grow a new generation of Japanese homeopaths, inspired by her work in establishing Homeopathy Academy Japan alongside Dr. Ewald Stoteler. Episode Highlights: 02:51 - How Aiko discovered homeopathy 05:35 - Homeopathy scene in Japan 08:31 - Traditional medicine and homeopathy in Japan 14:08 - Establishing a Homeopathy School in Japan 21:27 - Future hopes for homeopathy in Japan 24:17 - Advice for skeptics to try homeopathy About my Guests: Aiko Okubo is a homeopath and principal of Homeopathy Academy Japan (HAJapan), where she leads with a vision to cultivate skilled and compassionate homeopaths. She emphasizes hands-on learning through small group systems, where students collaborate, review lectures, and practice real-world scenarios. This group-based approach not only builds practical skills but also creates a strong community of future homeopaths who support and learn from each other. Under Aiko's leadership, HAJapan focuses on quality over quantity, selecting a small number of dedicated students each year. The academy integrates advanced training, mentorship, and opportunities for students to eventually become educators themselves. Aiko's goal is to foster a generation of professionals who are both clinically capable and ethically grounded, helping raise the standard of homeopathy in Japan. Find out more about Aiko Website: https://home.tsuku2.jp/ Click here for the school information session　https://ticket.tsuku2.jp/events-detail/60049000532602 If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode. Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/ Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom                

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Beans to Bonds: A Tokyo Coffee Tale of Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-07-10-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京コーヒーロースタリーの朝は、爽やかな香りとともに始まる。En: The morning at the Tokyo Coffee Roastery begins with a refreshing aroma.Ja: 豆の這うような香りが店内を包み、そこにやって来た人々を迎えてくれる。En: The enveloping scent of freshly roasted beans fills the store, welcoming everyone who comes in.Ja: 愛子はその香りを深く吸い込みながら、目的のコーヒー豆を探していた。En: Aiko deeply inhales the aroma as she searches for her desired coffee beans.Ja: 夏の日差しが窓から差し込み、愛子の目に温かな光を与える。En: The summer sunlight streams through the window, casting a warm glow on Aiko's face.Ja: 棚にはたくさんの国から集められたコーヒー豆が並び、まるで宝石のようだ。En: Shelves are lined with coffee beans collected from various countries, resembling a display of jewels.Ja: 彼女は特にフローラルな香りがする豆を探していた。それは、祖母の庭で嗅いだことのある懐かしい香りだ。En: She was particularly looking for beans with a floral aroma—a nostalgic scent reminiscent of her grandmother's garden.Ja: 店はお客さんで賑わっている。En: The shop is bustling with customers.Ja: みんなが思い思いのお気に入りを見つけようとしていた。En: Everyone is trying to find their own favorites.Ja: ある瞬間、愛子は隣のレーンで男の人が店員に話しかけているのを聞く。En: At one point, Aiko overhears a man speaking to a staff member in the next lane.Ja: その男の人は春斗という名前らしい。彼もまた、愛子の探しているのと同じ豆に興味を持っているようだ。En: The man's name seems to be Haruto, and he seems to be interested in the same beans that Aiko is searching for.Ja: 心の中での小さな葛藤が始まった。En: A small inner conflict begins in her heart.Ja: 愛子は春斗に話しかけて、一緒に豆を分け合うことを提案するか、別の豆を探すか迷った。En: Aiko wonders whether to speak to Haruto and suggest they share the beans, or to look for another type.Ja: しかし、勇気がなかなか出ない。En: However, she hesitates, lacking the courage.Ja: その時、春斗が他の豆を選ぶ決断をする声を聞いた。En: At that moment, she hears Haruto make the decision to choose different beans.Ja: 運命のようなタイミングで、愛子は最後の一袋を手に入れるチャンスを迎える。En: In what felt like a fateful moment, Aiko seizes the chance to grab the last bag.Ja: 「やった！」と心の中で叫びながら、愛子は心を決めてレジに向かった。En: "Yes!" she shouts internally, making up her mind as she heads to the register.Ja: 豆を購入した後、春斗がにっこり笑って話しかけてきた。En: After purchasing the beans, Haruto smiles warmly and speaks to her.Ja: 「良かったね、その豆は本当に特別だよ。」と彼が言った。En: "I'm glad for you, those beans are truly special," he says.Ja: 彼らはコーヒーについて楽しく話し始めた。新しいつながりを感じた瞬間だった。En: They start talking cheerfully about coffee, and it was a moment where she felt a new connection forming.Ja: 東京コーヒーロースタリーを出るとき、愛子は以前より少し自信を持っていた。En: As Aiko leaves the Tokyo Coffee Roastery, she carries a little more confidence than before.Ja: 忙しい状況でも自分を主張することができ、思わぬ友好関係を築けることを学んだからだ。En: She learned that even in busy situations, it's possible to assert oneself and form unexpected friendships.Ja: それは、彼女の心に新しい希望を灯す出来事だった。En: It was an event that lit a new hope in her heart. Vocabulary Words:aroma: 香りrefreshing: 爽やかなenveloping: 包むinhales: 吸い込みstreams: 差し込みcasting: 与えるresembling: ようだfloral: フローラルなnostalgic: 懐かしいbustling: 賑わってcourage: 勇気hesitates: 迷ったfateful: 運命のようなseizes: 手に入れるwarmly: にっこりcheerfully: 楽しくconnection: つながりassert: 主張unexpected: 思わぬconfidence: 自信glow: 光jewels: 宝石customers: お客さんinner conflict: 葛藤chance: チャンスregister: レジdecision: 決断purchase: 購入special: 特別hope: 希望

Arisa Trew has broken yet another record, winning more gold medals in the X Games summer disciplines than any other woman. We spoke with her mother, Aiko, about how the family is supporting the 15-year-old as she rides this wave of success. - オーストラリアを代表する日系スケートボード選手で、パリ五輪金メダリストのアリサ・トゥルーさんがまたも記録を更新しました。お母様の愛子さんに、お話しを伺いました。7月4日収録。

Il problema dei detriti spaziali - e più precisamente il rischio di rendere impraticabile l'orbita terrestre a causa di una serie di collisioni a catena - è preso molto seriamente dalle agenzie spaziali, che finora lo hanno gestito integralmente da terra, da dove i satelliti vengono seguiti nella loro orbita e indotti a compiere delle piccole deviazioni laddove ci sia rischio di impatto. Tuttavia, questa “gestione a distanza” è costosa e sempre meno efficace col crescere del numero di satelliti. Ed è qui che entra in gioco AIKO - scaleup torinese specializzata in sistemi di Intelligenza Artificiale e automazione per applicazioni spaziali - che sta sviluppando proprio questa capacità di autogestione. Ce ne parla Lorenzo Feruglio, CEO e cofounder di AIKO

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Leap of Friendship: A Sunlit Tale from Shinjuku Gyoen Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-22-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑の温室は、夏の日差しがいっぱいに注ぎ、色とりどりの花の香りが漂っています。En: The greenhouse in Shinjuku Gyoen is filled with the bright summer sun and the fragrant scent of colorful flowers.Ja: 観光客でいっぱいの賑やかな庭園です。En: It's a lively garden bustling with tourists.Ja: ユウト、アイコ、ケンジは、その中を楽しそうに歩いていました。En: Yuto, Aiko, and Kenji were walking happily among them.Ja: ユウトは友達に自分の知識を見せたいと思っていました。En: Yuto wanted to show his friends his knowledge.Ja: 特に、アイコに少し良い印象を与えたいのです。En: In particular, he wanted to make a good impression on Aiko.Ja: 彼はバッグの中にいる珍しいカエルをみんなに見せようと思いました。En: He decided to show everyone the rare frog in his bag.Ja: このカエルはユウトが研究していたもので、とても特別でした。En: This frog was something Yuto had been studying and was very special.Ja: しかし、ユウトがバッグを開けると、カエルはピョン！と跳び出しました。En: However, when Yuto opened his bag, the frog went "Boing!" and jumped out.Ja: 周りはちょっとしたパニックです。En: There was a bit of panic around them.Ja: 「あれは何だったの？」という声があちこちから聞こえます。En: Voices saying, "What was that?" could be heard from all directions.Ja: スタッフも慌て始めました。En: The staff also began to panic.Ja: 「このままではカエルが他の動植物に影響してしまう！」と叫ぶスタッフもいます。En: Some staff members shouted, "If we leave it like this, the frog will affect other plants and animals!"Ja: ユウトは心臓がドキドキしました。En: Yuto's heart was pounding.Ja: 彼のカエルだとバレたら大変です。En: If it was discovered that the frog was his, it would be a big problem.Ja: でも、どうにかして捕まえなくてはなりません。En: But he had to catch it somehow.Ja: ユウトは必死にカエルを追いかけました。En: Yuto desperately chased after the frog.Ja: そこへ、カエルは大きな池の方へ逃げました。En: It fled toward a large pond.Ja: ユウトは一生懸命に追いかけましたが、滑って池に落ちてしまいました。En: Yuto chased after it with all his might but slipped and fell into the pond.Ja: 水は冷たく、服はぐっしょりです。En: The water was cold, and his clothes were drenched.Ja: しかし、幸運にも彼の手にはカエルがいました。En: Fortunately, he had the frog in his hand.Ja: 「やった！捕まえた！」とうれしそうに叫びました。En: "I did it! I caught it!" he shouted happily.Ja: 周りの人は驚いて見ていましたが、事情を知らないので何も言いませんでした。En: The people around were watching in surprise but didn't say anything as they didn't know the circumstances.Ja: アイコとケンジはユウトを助けながら笑いました。En: Aiko and Kenji laughed as they helped Yuto.Ja: 「ユウト、すごいね。でも、大丈夫？」とアイコが心配そうに言います。En: "Yuto, that was amazing! But are you okay?" Aiko said with concern.Ja: ユウトは少し照れくさそうに言いました。「実は、君たちにカエルを見せて驚かせたかったんだ。」En: Yuto replied a bit sheepishly, "Actually, I wanted to surprise you by showing you the frog."Ja: アイコとケンジは笑いました。En: Aiko and Kenji laughed.Ja: 「そんなことしなくても友達だよ」とケンジが言いました。En: "You don't need to do such things to be our friend," Kenji said.Ja: その後、ユウトは見せびらかすことよりも友達との友情が大切だと学びました。En: After that, Yuto learned that friendship was more important than showing off.Ja: 彼は誠実でいることの大切さを知り、3人はますます仲良くなりました。En: He realized the importance of being sincere, and the three of them grew even closer.Ja: 新宿御苑には明るい夏の一日が続き、彼らの笑い声が響きました。En: The bright summer day continued at Shinjuku Gyoen, echoing with their laughter. Vocabulary Words:fragrant: 香りが漂うlively: 賑やかなtourists: 観光客impression: 印象rare: 珍しいpanic: パニックbustling: 賑やかなaffect: 影響するpounding: ドキドキfled: 逃げるdrenched: ぐっしょりsheepishly: 照れくさそうにsincere: 誠実concern: 心配circumstances: 事情knowledge: 知識shouted: 叫ぶdesperately: 必死にslipped: 滑るfortunate: 幸運echoing: 響くfilled: いっぱいに注ぐshowing off: 見せびらかすimportant: 大切friendship: 友情summer sun: 夏の日差しbright: 明るいchased: 追いかけるgarden: 庭園surprise: 驚かす

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery Unraveled: The Fossil Heist at Tokyo National Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-21-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京国立博物館の自然と科学のエキシビションホールは、夏至の日に人でいっぱいでした。En: The Tokyo National Museum's Nature and Science Exhibition Hall was packed with people on the day of the summer solstice.Ja: ダイナソーの巨大な骨組みが天井から吊り下がり、そこに訪れる大人も子どもも、圧倒されていました。En: A gigantic dinosaur skeleton was hanging from the ceiling, leaving both adults and children visiting the site in awe.Ja: ある日、博物館に大変なニュースが届きました。珍しい化石が展示から消えたのです。En: One day, alarming news reached the museum: a rare fossil had vanished from the exhibit.Ja: 春人は、博物館で働く若いキュレーターで、細かいことに気を使うことが得意でした。En: Haruto was a young curator working at the museum, adept at paying attention to details.Ja: 彼は、この事件を解決することで、博物館や自分自身が認められることを望んでいました。En: He hoped that solving this mystery would bring recognition both to the museum and himself.Ja: セキュリティの愛子は、一生懸命働く警備員で、家族のために昇進を狙っていました。En: Aiko, the security officer, was a hardworking guard aiming for a promotion to support her family.Ja: しかし、今はこの事件で彼女の頭もいっぱいでした。En: However, her mind was consumed by this incident.Ja: そして、大学院生の蓮は、化石に情熱を注ぐ学生で、謎を解くのが好きでした。En: Then there was Ren, a graduate student passionate about fossils, who enjoyed solving mysteries.Ja: しかし、彼には消えた化石に深い個人的な関係があったのです。En: However, he had a deep personal connection to the missing fossil.Ja: 手がかりはなかなかつかめませんでした。En: Clues were hard to come by.Ja: 博物館の上層部からのプレッシャーは高まり、愛子は情報漏洩を恐れて協力に慎重でした。En: The pressure from the museum's upper management was intensifying, and Aiko was cautious about cooperating, fearing information leaks.Ja: それでも、春人は蓮に秘密の手がかりを共有することを決めました。En: Nevertheless, Haruto decided to share a secret clue with Ren.Ja: そして、愛子を説得し、防犯カメラの映像へのアクセス権を得ることができました。En: He also managed to persuade Aiko, gaining access to the security camera footage.Ja: 夏至の夕暮れ、3人は防犯カメラの映像をじっくりとチェックしました。En: On the evening of the summer solstice, the three diligently examined the security camera footage.Ja: すると、映像の中に隠されたメッセージが現れました。En: As they did, a hidden message emerged within the images.Ja: それは、蓮の恩師がこの化石を盗んだという証拠でした。En: It was evidence that Ren's mentor had stolen the fossil.Ja: 恩師は、己の研究に必要な資料が手に入らないことに怒り、化石を持ち出したのです。En: The mentor had taken the fossil out of anger over being unable to obtain the materials necessary for his research.Ja: 博物館の名誉を守るため、3人は協力し、化石を無事に取り戻しました。En: To preserve the museum's honor, the three worked together to successfully recover the fossil.Ja: 事件の解決後、春人の自信は高まり、他の人々を信頼することの大切さを学びました。En: After the case was resolved, Haruto's confidence soared, and he learned the importance of trusting others.Ja: 愛子は真面目な働きぶりが評価され、昇進を勝ち取りました。En: Aiko's diligent work was recognized, and she earned her promotion.Ja: そして、蓮は自らの過去と向き合い、化石の遺産を守ることに力を注ぐ決意をしました。En: Ren faced his past and resolved to dedicate himself to protecting the legacy of fossils.Ja: 東京国立博物館は、さらに安全になり、訪れる人々を魅了し続けます。En: The Tokyo National Museum became even more secure, continuing to captivate its visitors.Ja: 物語は、夏の夜が静かに更けていく中、満足に包まれて幕を閉じたのです。En: The story concluded, wrapped in satisfaction, as the summer night quietly settled into repose. Vocabulary Words:exhibition: エキシビションpacked: いっぱいgigantic: 巨大なskeleton: 骨組みalarming: 大変なvanished: 消えたcurator: キュレーターadept: 得意recognition: 認められるpromotion: 昇進intensifying: 高まりdiligently: 一生懸命footage: 映像hidden: 隠されたevidence: 証拠mentor: 恩師preserve: 守るconfidence: 自信importance: 大切さlegacy: 遺産captivate: 魅了concluded: 幕を閉じたconsumed: いっぱいpersuade: 説得repose: 静かに更けるrecognize: 評価されるdedicate: 力を注ぐresolved: 解決personal: 個人的なconnection: 関係

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Friendship Blooms in Nihon's Sunflower Paradise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-18-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 日本の田舎のひまわり畑は、夏になると特別な場所になります。En: The sunflower fields in rural Nihon become a special place in the summer.Ja: 高くそびえるひまわりたちは、夏のそよ風に揺れ、とても生き生きとした風景を作り出します。En: The tall sunflowers sway in the summer breeze, creating a very lively scene.Ja: 地元の人々は、毎年この素晴らしい場所でひまわり祭りを開きます。En: Every year, the locals hold a sunflower festival in this wonderful place.Ja: 今年、この祭りにボランティアとして参加しているのは、ヒロシとアイコです。En: This year, volunteering for the festival are Hiroshi and Aiko.Ja: ヒロシは都会の喧騒を離れ、新しい生活を見つけるためにこの村に引っ越してきました。En: Hiroshi moved to this village to leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city and find a new life.Ja: 彼は少し内気ですが、心優しい人です。En: He is a bit shy but a kind-hearted person.Ja: そんなヒロシの新しい目標は、この町での居場所を見つけることです。En: His new goal is to find his place in this town.Ja: 一方、アイコはこの町の小学校で教師をしています。En: On the other hand, Aiko is a teacher at the local elementary school.Ja: 彼女はガーデニングと地域のイベントが大好きで、いつも新しい人を歓迎します。En: She loves gardening and community events and always welcomes new people.Ja: 今年も祭りが成功するようにと日々忙しくしています。En: She is busy every day making sure the festival is a success again this year.Ja: 最初、ヒロシは他のボランティアと交流するのに少し躊躇していました。En: Initially, Hiroshi was a bit hesitant to interact with the other volunteers.Ja: 彼はまだ新しい町で一人のように感じていました。En: He still felt a bit alone in the new town.Ja: しかし、アイコはヒロシに積極的に声をかけ、一緒に仕事をするようになりました。En: However, Aiko actively reached out to him, and they started working together.Ja: ある日の昼食時、アイコはヒロシと一緒に時間を過ごすことを決めました。En: One day at lunchtime, Aiko decided to spend time with Hiroshi.Ja: 彼女はヒロシに、「お昼、一緒に食べない？」と笑顔で誘いました。En: She invited him with a smile, "Would you like to have lunch together?"Ja: 二人は楽しい会話をし、ヒロシは少しずつ心を開いていきました。En: They had an enjoyable conversation, and Hiroshi gradually began to open up.Ja: 祭りのピーク時、ヒロシは小さなミスをしてしまいました。En: At the peak of the festival, Hiroshi made a small mistake.Ja: ほんの些細なことですが、いくつかのひまわりの飾りが倒れてしまったのです。En: It was just a minor thing, but some sunflower decorations fell over.Ja: ヒロシは申し訳なく思いましたが、アイコは笑顔で「大丈夫、一緒に直しましょう！」と言いました。En: Hiroshi felt apologetic, but Aiko reassured him with a smile, saying, "It's okay, let's fix it together!"Ja: 二人は協力して問題を解決し、その間に笑いがあふれました。En: The two cooperated to solve the problem, filling the moment with laughter.Ja: この経験を通じて、ヒロシは少しずつ自信を取り戻し、アイコと良い関係を築くことができました。En: Through this experience, Hiroshi gradually regained his confidence and was able to build a good relationship with Aiko.Ja: 祭りが終わりに近づく頃、ヒロシは自然にアイコと笑い合い、会話を楽しむことができました。En: As the festival was coming to an end, Hiroshi naturally found himself laughing and enjoying conversations with Aiko.Ja: 最後に、二人は連絡先を交換し、「また会おうね」と約束しました。En: In the end, they exchanged contact information and promised, "Let's meet again."Ja: こうしてヒロシは、新しい町での生活に希望を見いだし、アイコは新しい友達を助ける喜びを感じました。En: In this way, Hiroshi found hope in his new life in the town, and Aiko felt the joy of helping a new friend.Ja: それぞれにとって、ひまわり畑はただの景色ではなく、心温まる場所になりました。En: For each of them, the sunflower field became not just a scene, but a heartwarming place. Vocabulary Words:rural: 田舎sway: 揺れbreeze: そよ風lively: 生き生きとしたlocals: 地元の人々volunteering: ボランティアhustle and bustle: 喧騒shy: 内気teacher: 教師gardening: ガーデニングhesitant: 躊躇interact: 交流laughter: 笑いapologetic: 申し訳なく思いましたreassured: 安心させたcooperated: 協力confidence: 自信heartwarming: 心温まるfestival: 祭りexchange: 交換contact information: 連絡先promise: 約束hesitate: 躊躇するwelcomes: 歓迎scene: 風景minor: 些細なdecorations: 飾りregained: 取り戻すgradually: 少しずつcommunity: 地域

Claire Pedrick engages in conversation with Aiko Bethea about the topic of privilege in the coaching profession. Aiko shares her own journey and insights on the importance of diversity, inclusion, and recognizing power dynamics within coaching relationships.   Key Topics: Aiko's coaching firm centres on representation and accessibility. The significance of creating safe and inclusive spaces for deeper trust and connection in coaching. The role of vulnerability in effective coaching. How diversity in coaching enhances emotional intelligence for clients. The necessity of affordability to ensure accessibility in coaching. Understanding and navigating power dynamics in coaching and broader systems. The vital importance of self-awareness and accountability for coaches. How different perspectives can challenge assumptions and promote growth. Key Takeaways: Representation in coaching truly matters. Inclusive spaces foster deeper trust and connection. Vulnerability is fundamental to effective coaching relationships. Diversity in coaching enriches clients' emotional intelligence. Affordability is key to coaching accessibility. Recognizing privilege is essential for both personal and professional development. Sound Bites: "The coaching relationship is extremely vulnerable." "It's great to be with someone who looks like you." "Not everybody can afford that." "The level of safety is completely different." "Power is like an egg." "We all have very different inner landscapes." "What if what they saying is true?" Contact: Contact Aiko through Linked In  Contact Claire by emailing info@3dcoaching.com  or check out our Substack where you can talk with other listeners. Further Information: Subscribe or follow The Coaching Inn on your podcast platform or our YouTube Channel to hear or see new episodes as they drop. Find out more about 3D Coaching and get new ideas and offers in our weekly email. Coming Up: Rachel Philpotts on Burnout Keywords: coaching, privilege, diversity, inclusion, vulnerability, power dynamics, accessibility, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, community We love having a variety of guests join us! Please remember that inviting someone to participate does not mean we necessarily endorse their views or opinions. We believe in open conversation and sharing different perspectives.  

En este capítulo de Vestigios de la Historia hablamos de "El sacrificio de la ama Aiko y la Joya de cristal”. Hoy nos sumergimos en una leyenda japonesa que, aunque no se encuentra en los antiguos textos, posee el encanto de los relatos orales. Hoy seremos guiados por los más increíbles cambios de trama y una narrativa rica y emotiva resalta la universalidad de los temas de sacrificio y amor. Una vez más, Vestigios de la Historia nos demuestra que, incluso en los mitos menos conocidos, hay lecciones profundas que aprender.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossoms and Friendships: Capturing Graduation Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-14-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の風がやさしく、桜の花びらが舞う長野の善光寺村。En: In the village of Zenkoji in Nagano, the gentle spring breeze carried the cherry blossom petals in the air.Ja: 高等学校の終わりが近づいていた。En: High school was nearing its end.Ja: 春は変化の季節。別れと新しい始まり。En: Spring is a season of change, farewells, and new beginnings.Ja: その中で、春人はカメラを握りしめていた。En: Amidst all this, Haruto clutched his camera tightly.Ja: 春人は写真を撮るのが好きだ。En: Haruto loved taking photos.Ja: 特に、この最後となる高校生活の瞬間を残したいと思っていた。友だちとの日々を忘れないように。En: He especially wanted to capture these final moments of his high school life, so he wouldn't forget the days spent with his friends.Ja: だけど、最近の春人は少し不安だった。En: Yet, recently, Haruto had been feeling a bit anxious.Ja: 「卒業したら、もう会えなくなるのかな？」そんな思いが頭をよぎる。En: "Will we stop seeing each other after graduation?" such thoughts crossed his mind.Ja: 親友の藍子は明るくて、みんなに人気だった。En: His best friend, Aiko, was cheerful and popular with everyone.Ja: 春人とは幼なじみだ。En: She had been Haruto's childhood friend.Ja: そして、この春に東京から引っ越してきた理奈。En: Then, there was Rina, who had moved from Tokyo this spring.Ja: 彼女は静かな子だったが、この村の穏やかさを気に入っていた。En: She was a quiet girl but had grown fond of the calmness in this village.Ja: ある日、春人は決心した。En: One day, Haruto made a decision.Ja: 「三人で善光寺の庭に集まって、写真を撮ろう。」古い寺や美しい桜の下で、特別な瞬間を残そうとアイデアを出した。En: "Let's gather in the garden of Zenkoji and take a picture together," he suggested, coming up with the idea of capturing a special moment under the old temple and the beautiful cherry blossoms.Ja: 当日、天気は快晴。En: On the day of the gathering, the weather was perfectly clear.Ja: 寺の庭では、桜が満開だった。En: The temple garden was in full bloom with cherry blossoms.Ja: 優しいピンク色が空を覆い、遠くからは鐘の音が聞こえた。En: Gentle pink hues covered the sky, and the sound of a distant bell could be heard.Ja: 春人、藍子、理奈の三人は、一緒に笑いながら庭を歩いた。En: Haruto, Aiko, and Rina walked through the garden, laughing together.Ja: だが、春人の心は少し重かった。En: However, Haruto's heart felt a bit heavy.Ja: 写真を撮っても、その瞬間は二度と戻ってこない。En: Even if he took photos, those moments would never come back.Ja: 未来への不安が膨らんでいった。En: Anxiety about the future was growing within him.Ja: そのとき、藍子が言った。「春人、私たちの友情は写真に写るだけじゃないよ。大事なのは、この時間を一緒に過ごすことだよ。」En: Then, Aiko said, "Haruto, our friendship doesn't only exist in photos. What matters is spending this time together."Ja: 春人はハッとした。En: Haruto had an epiphany.Ja: そうだった。写真だけではなく、今を楽しむことが大事なんだ。En: That was it. It wasn't just about the photos; it was about enjoying the present moment.Ja: 急に重くなったカメラを下ろし、彼は二人と一緒に笑い、遊び、語ることにした。En: Suddenly, he put down his heavy camera and decided to laugh, play, and talk with the two of them.Ja: 最後には、春人はカメラを置き、友だちと手をつなぎ、桜の下で新しい思い出を作った。En: In the end, Haruto set the camera aside, held hands with his friends, and made new memories under the cherry blossoms.Ja: 彼の心の中に、写真以上に大切な友情があることを知ったからだ。En: He realized that in his heart, the friendship was more precious than any photo.Ja: この春、春人は気づいた。変わることは怖いものではない。En: That spring, Haruto realized: change is not something to fear.Ja: 友情は遠くても心の中で続いていける。En: Friendship can continue in the heart, no matter how far apart.Ja: 桜の風に吹かれながら、彼の心は未来の変化を受け入れた。En: As he was swept by the cherry blossom wind, his heart embraced the changes of the future.Ja: そして、彼らの時間は美しく続いていくことを信じた。En: And he believed that their time together would continue beautifully. Vocabulary Words:gentle: やさしくbreeze: 風blossom: 花びらfarewells: 別れclutched: 握りしめていたanxious: 不安epiphany: ハッとしたprecious: 大切embraced: 受け入れたgathering: 集まってdecision: 決心realized: 気づいたpopularity: 人気quiet: 静かchildhood: 幼なじみcalmness: 穏やかさdistant: 遠くcapture: 残そうhue: 色heavy: 重かったmoment: 瞬間bell: 鐘swept: 吹かれながらfuture: 未来temple: 寺decided: 決めたmemories: 思い出cherished: 気に入っていたfear: 怖いlife: 生活

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Romance and Rain: An Ainu Adventure in Hokkaido Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-12-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 初夏の北海道、知床半島。En: Early summer in Hokkaido, on the Shiretoko Peninsula.Ja: この場所は豊かな自然と静寂に包まれています。En: This place is enveloped in rich nature and tranquility.Ja: アイヌの伝統的な祭りがここで行われています。En: A traditional Ainu festival is held here.Ja: 祭りは大きな木々に囲まれた広場で、色鮮やかな伝統工芸品を展示するブースと、空気に響くパフォーマンスで賑わっていました。En: The festival takes place in a square surrounded by large trees, bustling with booths showcasing colorful traditional crafts and performances resonating in the air.Ja: アイコは自然が好きです。En: Aiko loves nature.Ja: そして、アイヌ文化に興味があり、この祭りに参加しました。En: She is interested in Ainu culture, so she decided to attend this festival.Ja: 彼女は友達のナオミと一緒に来ました。En: She came with her friend, Naomi.Ja: 「文化を学ぶのが楽しみだね」とナオミがアイコに言います。En: "I'm looking forward to learning about the culture," Naomi says to Aiko.Ja: 祭りは活気に満ちています。En: The festival is full of energy.Ja: アイコは様々な工芸品を見て興奮しています。En: Aiko is excited as she looks at various crafts.Ja: そして、彼女の目に留まったのは、カズキの作る美しい工芸品でした。En: What caught her eye were the beautiful crafts made by Kazuki.Ja: カズキは地元のアイヌのアーティストです。En: Kazuki is a local Ainu artist.Ja: 彼は自分のアートを通じてアイヌの遺産を守ることに情熱を持っています。En: He is passionate about preserving the Ainu heritage through his art.Ja: ちょっと無口ですが、真面目な人です。En: Though he is a bit reserved, he is a serious person.Ja: アイコはカズキのワークショップに参加することに決めました。En: Aiko decided to participate in Kazuki's workshop.Ja: 彼女は彼のアートについて質問し、彼と話す機会を得ました。En: She had a chance to ask questions about his art and talk with him.Ja: しかし、彼女は自分の思いをどのように伝えたらいいか悩んでいました。En: However, she was unsure how to express her thoughts.Ja: でも、勇気を出してこう言いました。「あなたの作品は本当に素晴らしいです。もっと教えてください。」En: But she gathered her courage and said, "Your work is truly amazing. Please teach me more."Ja: その瞬間、突然の夏の雨が祭りを邪魔しました。En: At that moment, a sudden summer rain interrupted the festival.Ja: 参加者たちは急いで雨宿りを探します。En: Participants hurried to find shelter from the rain.Ja: アイコとカズキは同じ屋根の下に避難しました。En: Aiko and Kazuki took refuge under the same roof.Ja: 雨の音を聴きながら、アイコとカズキは会話を始めました。En: Listening to the sound of the rain, Aiko and Kazuki started to talk.Ja: 彼らはお互いの興味を知りました。En: They learned about each other's interests.Ja: アイコは自然が好きで、文化を学びたいと思っています。En: Aiko loves nature and wants to learn about culture.Ja: カズキはアイヌ文化について話し始め、自分の作品への情熱を伝えました。En: Kazuki began to talk about Ainu culture and conveyed his passion for his work.Ja: 雨がやがて止み、空は晴れました。En: The rain eventually stopped, and the sky cleared.Ja: 空気は新鮮で、木々が輝いています。En: The air was fresh, and the trees glistened.Ja: アイコとカズキは、共に半島を探索する計画を立てました。En: Aiko and Kazuki made plans to explore the peninsula together.Ja: 新しい友情とロマンスの可能性を胸に、彼らは新たな旅を始めることにしました。En: Embracing the possibility of new friendship and romance, they decided to embark on a new journey.Ja: この経験を通じて、アイコはアイヌの伝統をより深く理解しました。En: Through this experience, Aiko gained a deeper understanding of Ainu traditions.Ja: 人と文化のつながりを大切に思うようになりました。En: She came to cherish the connection between people and culture.Ja: そして、彼女は自分の気持ちをより素直に表現することができるようになりました。En: And she became more able to express her feelings openly.Ja: どこか心が温かくなるような、心に残る物語です。En: It's a heartwarming, memorable story that touches the heart. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包まれていますtranquility: 静寂bustling: 賑わっていましたshowcasing: 展示するresonating: 響くcrafts: 工芸品heritage: 遺産reserved: 無口serious: 真面目workshop: ワークショップunsure: 悩んでいましたexpress: 伝えsudden: 突然interrupted: 邪魔しましたshelter: 雨宿りrefuge: 避難sound: 音conveyed: 伝えましたglisten: 輝いていますembracing: 胸にromance: ロマンスembark: 始めるdeeper: より深くcherish: 大切に思うconnection: つながりtraditions: 伝統opportunity: 機会possibility: 可能性memorable: 心に残るheartwarming: 心が温かくなる

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: From Shy Strokes to Bold Connections: A Kyoto Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-11-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日、京都の賑やかな地区にある伝統的な茶室で、春斗（はると）は自分の書道作品を展示していました。En: On a spring day, in a traditional teahouse located in the bustling district of Kyoto, Haruto was exhibiting his calligraphy works.Ja: 紙ランタンがゆらゆらと風に揺れ、庭の桜の花びらが優雅に舞い、抹茶の香りが漂っていました。En: Paper lanterns swayed gently in the breeze, cherry blossom petals danced gracefully in the garden, and the aroma of matcha wafted through the air.Ja: 春斗は控えめな性格の書道家です。En: Haruto is a reserved calligrapher.Ja: 彼は自分の技を完璧にしたいと願っていましたが、心の奥ではもっと深いつながりを求めていました。En: Although he wished to perfect his skills, deep down he sought a deeper connection.Ja: しかし、彼の内気な性格がそれを邪魔していました。En: However, his shy nature prevented him from achieving this.Ja: 会場には多くの人が作品を見に来ていました。En: Many people came to the venue to admire the works.Ja: そこに、明るく活発な芸術愛好家の愛子（あいこ）が会場にいました。En: Among them was Aiko, a cheerful and lively art enthusiast.Ja: 彼女は文化芸術に深い感謝の念を抱いており、本物の人間関係を求めていました。En: She held a deep appreciation for culture and art and was seeking genuine human connections.Ja: 春斗の作品に見入っている愛子に、春斗の師匠、亮太（りょうた）が近づきました。En: Aiko, who was engrossed in Haruto's work, was approached by Haruto's mentor, Ryota.Ja: 亮太は春斗にもっと人と打ち解けるよう促していました。En: Ryota had been encouraging Haruto to open up more to others.Ja: 「春斗、あの女性と話してみたらどうだ？」と亮太は言いました。En: "Why don't you try talking to that woman, Haruto?" suggested Ryota.Ja: 春斗はドキドキしながら愛子に声をかけました。En: Nervously, Haruto initiated a conversation with Aiko.Ja: 「こんにちは、僕の書道作品を見てくれてありがとう。」愛子はにっこり笑って、「すごく素敵です！あなたの作品には感動しています。」と答えました。En: "Hello, thank you for looking at my calligraphy works." Aiko smiled warmly and responded, "They're truly wonderful! I'm moved by your work."Ja: 二人は少しずつ話し始め、茶室での出会いが運命を変えました。En: The two began to talk little by little, and their encounter at the teahouse changed their destinies.Ja: しかし、春斗の内気さと愛子の誤解への不安が、二人の関係を妨げる可能性がありました。En: However, Haruto's shyness and Aiko's fear of misunderstanding could potentially obstruct their relationship.Ja: 春斗は自分の殻を破る必要があると感じ、勇気を出して愛子に提案しました。「一緒に公開書道デモンストレーションをしましょうか？」En: Realizing he needed to break out of his shell, Haruto bravely proposed to Aiko, "Shall we do a live calligraphy demonstration together?"Ja: 愛子は驚きましたが、とても嬉しそうに「ぜひ！」と答えました。En: Aiko was surprised but replied very happily, "I'd love to!"Ja: 桜まつりの日、観客の前で春斗と愛子は協力して美しい作品を作り上げました。En: On the day of the sakura festival, Haruto and Aiko collaborated to create a beautiful piece in front of the audience.Ja: 筆を動かしながら、二人は言葉でなく心で通じ合いました。En: As they moved the brush, they communicated through their hearts rather than words.Ja: 観客は息を呑み、感動を噛みしめていました。En: The audience was breathless, savoring the emotional moment.Ja: デモンストレーションが終わった後、春斗は愛子に向かって微笑み、「これからも一緒に何か素晴らしいことを作り上げていきたい」と言いました。En: After the demonstration, Haruto smiled at Aiko and said, "I want to create something amazing together from now on."Ja: 愛子は頷きました。「一緒に行きましょう。」En: Aiko nodded. "Let's go together."Ja: こうして春斗は内気な性格を克服し、愛子は深い関係の美しさを知りました。En: Thus, Haruto overcame his shyness, and Aiko discovered the beauty of deep relationships.Ja: 二人は新しい関係を探求しながら、個人とプロとしての協力も深めていきました。En: As they explored their new relationship, they also deepened their personal and professional collaboration.Ja: 茶室での出会いは、限りない可能性と愛情をもたらしました。En: Their encounter at the teahouse brought endless possibilities and affection. Vocabulary Words:exhibiting: 展示していましたcalligraphy: 書道lanterns: ランタンswayed: 揺れbreeze: 風petals: 花びらwafted: 漂っていましたreserved: 控えめconnection: つながりmentor: 師匠encouraging: 促していましたnervously: ドキドキしながらinitiated: 声をかけましたdestinies: 運命obstruct: 妨げるproposed: 提案しましたdemonstration: デモンストレーションcollaborated: 協力してaudience: 観客communicated: 通じ合いましたbreathless: 息を呑みsavoring: 噛みしめていましたcollaboration: 協力overcame: 克服しmisunderstanding: 誤解encounter: 出会いpossibilities: 可能性affection: 愛情traditional: 伝統的なengrossed: 見入っている

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystery Under the Petals: Haruka's Cultural Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の中心にある皇居は、まるで時間が止まったような場所です。En: The Kokyo, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a place where time seems to have stopped.Ja: 古風で洗練された建築が、モダンなビル群と対照的です。En: Its antiquated and refined architecture contrasts sharply with the modern skyscrapers surrounding it.Ja: 春の終わりには、桜の香りが風に乗り、訪れる者を優しく包み込みます。En: At the end of spring, the scent of cherry blossoms rides the wind, gently enveloping the visitors.Ja: この時期、皇居では文化祭が開かれ、多くの人々が訪れます。En: During this time, a cultural festival is held at the Kokyo, attracting many people.Ja: 春香はその文化祭の最中にいました。En: Haruka found herself amidst this cultural festival.Ja: 彼女は文化史家として、古い日本の伝統を研究しています。En: As a cultural historian, she studies old Japanese traditions.Ja: 若き日の彼女は、侍の遺物を間近で見られるこの機会を心待ちにしていました。En: In her youth, she eagerly awaited this opportunity to see samurai relics up close.Ja: しかし、その日は思いもよらない事件が起きました。En: However, an unexpected incident occurred that day.Ja: 貴重な侍の遺物が行方不明になったのです。En: A precious samurai relic went missing.Ja: 遺物を見ていた人々は、まったく気づいていませんでした。En: None of the people observing the relic noticed anything.Ja: 遺物の消失は、祭りの喧騒にまぎれて一瞬の出来事でした。En: The disappearance of the relic was a momentary event, lost in the festival's bustle.Ja: 春香はこの事件を解決し、日本の遺産に対する自分の思いを証明したいと考えます。En: Haruka was determined to solve this incident and prove her dedication to Japan's heritage.Ja: しかし、時間はありません。En: However, there was no time to waste.Ja: この遺物は、来週には国際展に運ばれる予定です。En: The relic was scheduled to be transported for an international exhibition the following week.Ja: 職場の同僚たちは春香の考えを疑っていました。En: Her colleagues at work doubted Haruka's theory.Ja: 「また空想じゃないか」と言われることが多かったのです。En: It was often said to her, "Isn't this just another fantasy?"Ja: 彼女は葛藤しました。自分の直感を信じるべきかどうか。En: She wrestled with whether to trust her intuition.Ja: しかし、彼女は決心しました。En: However, she made up her mind.Ja: 「解決するしかない」En: "I have to solve it."Ja: 春香は、警備員のかずきに助けを求めました。En: Haruka sought the assistance of Kazuki, a security guard.Ja: かずきは規則を曲げることで有名でしたが、皇居内のことに詳しかったのです。En: While Kazuki was known for bending the rules, he was knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the Kokyo.Ja: また、春香は古美術修復家の愛子にも協力を頼みました。En: Additionally, Haruka also asked for the cooperation of Aiko, an antique art restorer.Ja: 愛子の観察力は並外れていました。En: Aiko's observational skills were extraordinary.Ja: 調査が進む中、春香は皇居の奥深くで、隠された通路を発見しました。En: As the investigation progressed, Haruka discovered a hidden passageway deep within the Kokyo.Ja: その通路は文化祭の会場へと続いていました。En: This passage led to the cultural festival venue.Ja: 遺物は、その場所で巧妙にレプリカに紛れさせられていたのです。En: The relic had been cleverly disguised as a replica in that location.Ja: なんと、それを仕組んだのは、祭りの準備委員の一人でした。En: Unbelievably, the person who orchestrated this was one of the festival's preparation committee members.Ja: かずきと愛子の協力を得て、遺物は無事に取り戻されました。En: With the help of Kazuki and Aiko, the relic was safely recovered.Ja: 春香は、この事件がもたらす教訓を学びました。自分の直感を信じること。そして協力の大切さ。En: Haruka learned the lesson this incident brought: to trust her intuition and the importance of cooperation.Ja: 遺物が戻ったことで、春香の仕事への姿勢は一変しました。En: With the relic returned, Haruka's approach to her work transformed.Ja: 彼女はもっと積極的に自分の意見を表現できるようになり、同僚からも一目置かれる存在になったのです。En: She became more proactive in expressing her opinions and gained the respect of her colleagues.Ja: 彼女は日本の遺産と深いつながりを感じることができました。En: She felt a deeper connection to Japan's heritage.Ja: 桜の季節が終わる頃、皇居は再び静寂を取り戻していましたが、その中には新たな一歩を踏み出した春香がいました。En: As the cherry blossom season came to a close, the Kokyo regained its tranquility, but within it was Haruka, who had taken a new step forward.Ja: 彼女は自信を胸に、明日への期待を抱き続けました。En: She held confidence in her heart and continued to hold high hopes for tomorrow. Vocabulary Words:antiquated: 古風refined: 洗練されたcherry blossoms: 桜enveloping: 包み込みcultural festival: 文化祭relic: 遺物momentary: 一瞬dedication: 思いintuition: 直感wrestled: 葛藤proactive: 積極的confidence: 自信intuition: 直感knowledgeable: 詳しかったins and outs: 詳しいことobservational: 観察力extraordinary: 並外れたpassageway: 通路disguised: 紛れさせられていたorchestrated: 仕組んだcommittee: 委員tranquility: 静寂bustle: 喧騒exhibition: 展unexpected: 思いもよらないproactively: 積極的にcultural historian: 文化史家restorer: 修復家recover: 取り戻すinitiative: 決心

Akira Saito (Sho Kosugi) is living a lovely life with his wife, Aiko (Donna Kei Benz), and their two young boys in Japan. Akira does have a secret. Is it that he's awesome? Yes! One day, Aiko encourages Akira to move the family to the U.S. where she was born. They make the move. This does not go well – and quickly! Some local mob thugs have been storing their secret goods in a hidey hole adjacent to the Saito's new residence. A cop on the take steals a necklace from the mob and an enforcer, Limehouse (James Booth), goes completely bananas in his own mind. Totally APE here! Limehouse proceeds to go on a series of odd adventures to harass and harm the Saito family. Akira is all, naw man! Then, he unleashes the full ninja – fancy head garb and all. RTS wonders if this was all real. Ninjas aren't real, right? Wink! Collin takes the time to admire the stunning silk ninja-wear. Jeremy becomes a dock rat. It's more appealing than one would think. La-Mar heads to Pier 25 for blowtorch games and loose necklace inquiries. Can we ever truly put our shadows behind ourselves? 

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Conquering Fuji-san: Aiko's Journey of Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-06-04-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春のある日、富士山の頂上を目指す3人の友達がいました。En: One spring day, there were three friends aiming for the summit of Fuji-san.Ja: アイコ、ハルト、ユキです。En: They were Aiko, Haruto, and Yuki.Ja: 空は青く、桜が美しく咲いていました。En: The sky was blue, and the cherry blossoms were beautifully blooming.Ja: 風は少し冷たかったですが、登山にぴったりの日でした。En: The wind was a bit chilly, but it was a perfect day for hiking.Ja: アイコは冒険が大好きですが、実は高いところが苦手です。En: Aiko loves adventures, but in fact, she's not good with heights.Ja: ハルトは経験豊富な登山家で、友達を助けるのが得意です。En: Haruto is an experienced mountaineer, skilled at helping his friends.Ja: ユキはアイコの親友で、少し慎重です。En: Yuki is Aiko's best friend and is a bit cautious.Ja: 彼女はアイコの安全を心から心配しています。En: She genuinely worries about Aiko's safety.Ja: 「この景色、本当にきれいだね」ユキが言いました。En: "This scenery is truly beautiful," said Yuki.Ja: 「うん、でもまだまだ先は長いよ」ハルトは答えました。En: "Yeah, but there's still a long way to go," Haruto replied.Ja: アイコは笑っていましたが、心の中では不安でした。En: Aiko was smiling, but inside she felt anxious.Ja: 頂上まで行く自信がなかったのです。En: She lacked confidence about reaching the summit.Ja: 登山が進むにつれて、富士山の景色がさらに美しくなりました。En: As their climb progressed, the scenery of Fuji-san grew even more beautiful.Ja: 山麓から見える桜や、柔らかな雲が彼らを包み込みました。En: The cherry blossoms visible from the foot of the mountain and the soft clouds enveloped them.Ja: しかし、標高が高くなるにつれて、アイコは徐々に怖くなってきました。En: However, as the altitude increased, Aiko started to become gradually more afraid.Ja: 「大丈夫だよ、アイコ。僕たちがいるから」ハルトは彼女に言いました。En: "It's okay, Aiko. We're here with you," Haruto told her.Ja: アイコは小さく頷きましたが、足がすくんで動けなくなりました。En: Aiko nodded slightly, but her legs froze and she couldn't move.Ja: 頂上までほんの少しの距離だったのです。En: They were only a short distance from the summit.Ja: 「行こう、アイコ。あと少しだよ」ユキが優しく言いました。En: "Come on, Aiko, just a bit more," Yuki said gently.Ja: ハルトはアイコの手をしっかりと握り、彼女に少しずつ歩かせました。En: Haruto firmly held Aiko's hand and helped her take small steps.Ja: アイコは深呼吸をして、一歩一歩進みました。En: Aiko took deep breaths and moved forward, one step at a time.Ja: 「できる、私はできる」彼女は自分に言い聞かせました。En: "I can do it, I can do it," she told herself.Ja: 最後の一歩を踏み出したとき、アイコはついに頂上にたどり着きました。En: When she took the final step, Aiko finally reached the summit.Ja: 彼女は深い息を吸い、美しい風景を見渡しました。En: She took a deep breath and gazed at the beautiful scenery.Ja: それは長い間忘れられない瞬間でした。En: It was a moment she would never forget.Ja: 「やったね、アイコ！」ユキが歓声を上げました。En: "You did it, Aiko!" Yuki cheered.Ja: 「本当に素晴らしい景色だよ」ハルトも言いました。En: "It's truly an amazing view," Haruto also said.Ja: アイコは笑顔になりました。En: Aiko smiled.Ja: 恐怖に打ち勝ち、頂上に立つことができた喜びをかみしめました。En: She savored the joy of overcoming her fear and standing at the summit.Ja: 彼女は自分に自信を持ち、友達の支えの大切さを実感しました。En: She felt confident in herself and realized the importance of her friends' support.Ja: その日の富士山の頂上で、アイコは自分が少し変わったことに気づきました。En: At the summit of Fuji-san that day, Aiko noticed a change in herself.Ja: それは、恐怖を乗り越える力が自分自身にあると知ったからです。En: It was because she realized that the power to overcome fear was within her.Ja: 彼女はいつまでもその景色を忘れないでしょう。En: She will never forget that scenery. Vocabulary Words:summit: 頂上adventures: 冒険chilly: 冷たいexperienced: 経験豊富mountaineer: 登山家cautious: 慎重genuinely: 心からworries: 心配scenery: 景色replied: 答えましたanxious: 不安confidence: 自信progressed: 進むbeautifully: 美しくenveloped: 包み込みaltitude: 標高afraid: 怖くgazed: 見渡しましたsavored: かみしめovercome: 乗り越えrealized: 気づきsupport: 支えmoment: 瞬間nodded: 頷きslightly: 小さくfirmly: しっかりbreathtaking: 素晴らしいfrozen: すくんでconfidence: 自信horizon: 地平線

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Balance: A Tokyo Tale of Stress and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-05-29-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のオフィス街は活気に満ちていました。En: The office district in Tokyo was filled with energy.Ja: 新しい春が始まり、桜の飾りが街を彩ります。En: A new spring had begun, and sakura decorations adorned the city.Ja: オフィスビルの窓からは、華やかな桜並木と東京のスカイラインが一望できます。En: From the windows of the office buildings, you could see the lively cherry blossom trees and Tokyo's skyline at a glance.Ja: ゴールデンウィークの前の週、みんな忙しく働いていました。En: The week before Golden Week, everyone was busy working.Ja: ハルトはデスクに座り、プロジェクトの資料を見ていました。En: Haruto was seated at his desk, reviewing the project materials.Ja: しかし、その顔には疲れがにじんでいました。En: However, a trace of fatigue showed on his face.Ja: 最近、彼は頻繁に頭痛を感じ、仕事が捗りません。En: Recently, he had frequently experienced headaches, and work was progressing poorly.Ja: 締切が近づく中、なんとか終わらせてゴールデンウィークを安心して迎えたいと考えていました。En: With deadlines approaching, he wanted to somehow finish his tasks and greet the Golden Week with peace of mind.Ja: 彼の同僚のアイコはハルトの様子に気づきました。En: His colleague Aiko noticed Haruto's condition.Ja: 「ハルトさん、大丈夫？」と彼女は心配そうに尋ねました。En: "Are you okay, Haruto-san?" she asked with concern.Ja: アイコは観察力が鋭く、ハルトの調子が悪いことに気づいたのです。En: Aiko was very observant and had noticed that Haruto was not feeling well.Ja: 「ええ、大丈夫です」とハルトは答えましたが、その顔はあまり自信に満ちていませんでした。En: "Yes, I'm fine," Haruto replied, but his face didn't show much confidence.Ja: アイコはさらに言いました。「最近、ずっと顔が疲れているみたい。病院に行ってみたらどう？」En: Aiko continued, "Lately, you seem to have been looking tired all the time. Why don't you try going to the hospital?"Ja: ハルトは迷いました。En: Haruto hesitated.Ja: 仕事を休むのは気が引けましたが、頭痛がひどくて集中できません。En: He felt reluctant to take time off work, but his headaches were severe, and he couldn't concentrate.Ja: 「うーん、でも締切が…」と彼はためらいました。En: "Hmm, but the deadline..." he hesitated.Ja: アイコは優しく彼を説得しました。「健康が大事だよ。まずは体を大切にしないと、締切は問題を解決できないよ。」En: Aiko gently persuaded him, "Health is important. If you don't take care of yourself first, a deadline won't solve the problem."Ja: その夜、ハルトは悩んだ末に決心し、次の日早めに帰って医者を訪れました。En: That night, after much contemplation, Haruto made up his mind and decided to leave early the next day to visit a doctor.Ja: 診察の結果、彼はストレスと疲労が原因の頭痛だとわかりました。En: The examination revealed that his headaches were caused by stress and fatigue.Ja: 次の日、ハルトはアイコに感謝の気持ちを伝えました。En: The following day, Haruto expressed his gratitude to Aiko.Ja: 「アイコさん、ありがとう。病院で詳しく調べてもらって、本当に良かったです。」En: "Thank you, Aiko-san. It was really good to have a thorough check-up at the hospital."Ja: アイコは微笑んで、「これからは何か相談があれば、いつでも言ってね。仕事を少し見直す手伝いをするから」と言いました。En: Aiko smiled and said, "If you ever have anything to discuss, feel free to tell me. I'll help you reconsider some work."Ja: ハルトは彼女の申し出を受け入れ、新しいプランを立てました。En: Haruto accepted her offer and devised a new plan.Ja: 彼は仕事を段階的に進めることにし、無理をせずに休息をとるようにしました。En: He decided to proceed with work in stages and to take breaks without overexerting himself.Ja: ゴールデンウィークが始まりました。En: Golden Week began.Ja: ハルトは自分が立てた計画のおかげで、穏やかな時間を過ごすことができました。En: Thanks to the plan he had made, Haruto was able to spend tranquil times.Ja: 彼は仕事と健康のバランスをもっと大切にすることを学び、ヘルプを受け入れることの大切さを知りました。En: He learned to value the balance between work and health more and recognized the importance of accepting help.Ja: 桜が舞う中、ハルトはアイコと一緒に昼食をとりながら、これからの仕事に前向きな気持ちで取り組むことを決意しました。En: With sakura petals dancing, Haruto lunching with Aiko, and with a positive mindset toward future work.Ja: オフィスにはまた元気な声が響き、東京の春はますます美しく広がっていきました。En: Energetic voices once again echoed in the office, and Tokyo's spring spread ever more beautifully. Vocabulary Words:adorned: 彩りますlively: 華やかfatigue: 疲れfrequently: 頻繁にprogressing: 捗りませんdeadline: 締切observant: 観察力が鋭くreluctant: 気が引けましたconcentrate: 集中persuaded: 説得しましたcontemplation: 悩んだ末にexamination: 診察fatigue: 疲労thorough: 詳しくgratitude: 感謝の気持ちdevised: 見直すstages: 段階的にoverexerting: 無理をせずにtranquil: 穏やかなbalance: バランスrecognized: 知りましたpetals: 桜が舞うpositive: 前向きmindset: 気持ちenergetic: 元気なechoed: 響きdecoration: 飾りskyline: スカイラインhesitated: ためらいましたconsult: 相談があれば

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: When a Mistake Turns Art: Haruki's Accidental Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-05-24-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の終わり、穏やかな午後、晴れた空から温かな光が降り注いでいた。En: At the end of spring, on a calm afternoon, warm light poured down from the clear sky.Ja: 晴樹は、友人の愛子と一緒に美術館に行った。En: Haruki went to the art museum with his friend Aiko.Ja: 美術館は、白い壁に囲まれ、光が柔らかく展示を照らしている。とても静かで神聖な感じがした。En: The museum, surrounded by white walls, had soft light illuminating the exhibits, creating a very quiet and sacred feeling.Ja: 晴樹は芸術を愛していた。En: Haruki loved art.Ja: しかし、ちょっと不器用だった。En: However, he was a bit clumsy.Ja: 彼は新しい視点で物事を見るのが得意で、しばしばユニークな視点から美を見つけた。En: He excelled at seeing things from new perspectives and often found beauty from unique angles.Ja: 愛子は、現実的でしっかりとした性格だった。En: Aiko was a practical and steady person.Ja: でも、晴樹の少し変わった視点を楽しんでいた。En: Yet, she enjoyed Haruki's slightly unusual perspectives.Ja: 今日は、特別な展示が行われているという。En: Today, there was a special exhibition taking place.Ja: その展示では「触れないでください」のサインが置かれていた。En: That exhibition had signs saying "Do not touch."Ja: しかし、晴樹はそのサインを誤解してしまった。En: However, Haruki misunderstood the sign.Ja: 彼はそれをインタラクティブアートの一部だと思った。En: He thought it was part of an interactive art piece.Ja: 「愛子、見て！」晴樹は笑顔でそのサインに触れた。En: "Aiko, look!" Haruki touched the sign with a smile.Ja: 愛子は驚いた。En: Aiko was surprised.Ja: 「晴樹、それは...！」しかし、彼女は止めようとしなかった。En: "Haruki, that's...!" But she didn't try to stop him.Ja: 晴樹が新しいアートを生み出す予感がしたからだ。En: She had a feeling that Haruki was about to create new art.Ja: その様子を見ていた館長の岳志は、最初は不満顔だった。En: The curator, Takeshi, who had been watching, initially looked displeased.Ja: しかし、晴樹の純粋な好奇心とその行動が生み出す新しい形に引かれていった。En: However, he was drawn to Haruki's pure curiosity and the new form created by his actions.Ja: その後、岳志は急遽イベントを開催した。En: After that, Takeshi hurriedly organized an event.Ja: 「晴樹の本能的インスタレーション」と呼ばれる展示は、多くの人々を引き付けた。En: An exhibit called "Haruki's Instinctive Installation" attracted many people.Ja: 晴樹の誤解は新たな芸術運動として受け入れられ、美術館には多くの訪問者が訪れるようになった。En: Haruki's misunderstanding was accepted as a new art movement, and many visitors began to come to the museum.Ja: 「芸術は自由だね。」晴樹は笑った。En: "Art is freedom," Haruki laughed.Ja: 「そうだね、晴樹。En: "That's right, Haruki.Ja: あなたの視点は特別だよ。」愛子も頷いた。En: Your perspective is special," Aiko nodded in agreement.Ja: その日、美術館の展示会は大成功となり、晴樹は新進気鋭の芸術家として祝福された。En: On that day, the museum's exhibition was a great success, and Haruki was celebrated as a rising star in the art world.Ja: 彼は、自分の独特な視点が新しい機会を生むことを学んだ。En: He learned that his unique perspective could create new opportunities.Ja: 時には、ちょっとした間違いが予想外の成功に繋がることもあるのだと。En: Sometimes, a small mistake can lead to unexpected success.Ja: こうして、穏やかな春の午後、静かな美術館だった場所が晴樹の色で満たされ、新しい光景が広がった。En: In this way, on that calm spring afternoon, the once-quiet art museum was filled with Haruki's colors, and new scenery unfolded. Vocabulary Words:calm: 穏やかなafternoon: 午後exhibits: 展示sacred: 神聖なclumsy: 不器用perspectives: 視点practical: 現実的steady: しっかりとしたexhibition: 展示misunderstood: 誤解してしまったinteractive: インタラクティブsmile: 笑顔surprised: 驚いたcurator: 館長displeased: 不満顔curiosity: 好奇心organized: 開催したevent: イベントinstallation: インスタレーションattracted: 引き付けたopportunities: 機会unexpected: 予想外success: 成功scenery: 光景unfolded: 広がったmuseum: 美術館angles: 角度instinctive: 本能的rising star: 新進気鋭freedom: 自由

This episode is sponsored by ‘Deel: Your Forever People Platform'.Managing a global team is complex. Deel makes it simpler with payroll, HR, IT, and compliance—all in one place. That's why over 35,000 businesses trust Deel to hire, pay, and manage teams worldwide.See how Deel works: https://www.deel.com/nickday/?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=nickday&utm_campaign=emea-t1a-gb_aware_branding_nickday_podcast_hr-nickday-h125_all_all&utm_content=aware_all_podcast_hr-preroll-h125script_enWhat if the key to better DEI, culture, and leadership wasn't external, but internal?In this powerful episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day is joined by Aiko Bethea, leadership coach, equity consultant, and founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, to explore why transformational leadership starts with self-awareness, rest, and deep curiosity.Forget checking boxes, Aiko breaks down why DEI is an outcome, not a skill, and how HR leaders can drive real change by shifting their mindset and behaviors first.Whether you're a CHRO, people manager, or HR professional looking to build inclusive workplaces, this episode is packed with actionable strategies on:How to lead with vulnerabilityThe coaching stance that transforms team dynamicsRest and wellness as leadership toolsCritical curiosity and belief excavationCreating psychological safety from the top downIf you're ready to move from surface-level inclusion to real, sustainable impact, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.RARE Coaching & Consulting Website: https://www.rarecoaching.net/Connect with Aiko Bethea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Connect with Nick Day: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Thanks for listening folks – I look forward to bringing you the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast real soon!(00:00) Meet Aiko Bethea & RARE Coaching(03:45) Why DEI Is Not a Skill(07:28) The Power of Self-Awareness(11:06) Critical Curiosity and Excavating Beliefs(14:39) The Coaching Stance: From Control to Curiosity(18:01) Listening for Connection, Not Just Understanding(21:15) Wellness, Rest, and the Leadership Equation(25:06) Breaking the Hustle Culture in HR(28:48) Anchoring Into Values and Accountability(32:11) How Leaders Can Create Psychological Safety(35:27) Internal Work Before External DEI Change(38:04) Aiko's Book: Anchored, Aligned, and Accountable(40:50) Advice for HR Leaders and Organizations

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossoms and First Confessions: A Tokyo Spring Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-30-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の東京は、桜が満開で美しい景色が広がります。En: In spring, Tokyo is filled with beautiful scenery as cherry blossoms are in full bloom.Ja: 特に、桜まつりでは、街がピンクと白に染まります。En: Especially during the cherry blossom festival, the city is dyed in pink and white.Ja: 道沿いの桜の木の下で、沢山の人々が笑顔で集まっています。En: Under the cherry trees lining the streets, many people gather with smiles.Ja: 屋台には、たくさんの食べ物やゲームが並びます。En: The stalls are lined with various foods and games.Ja: 笑い声が響き、桜の香りが漂っています。En: The sound of laughter echoes, and the fragrance of cherry blossoms lingers in the air.Ja: ハルトは心臓がドキドキしていました。En: Haruto's heart was pounding.Ja: 今日は大切な日です。En: Today is an important day.Ja: 友達の愛子に気持ちを伝えるつもりです。En: He plans to express his feelings to his friend Aiko.Ja: 彼はシャイな大学生で、普段は写真を撮ることが大好きです。En: He is a shy university student who usually loves taking photos.Ja: しかし、今日は写真を撮りに来たのではありません。En: However, today, he is not here to take pictures.Ja: 彼の気持ちを伝えるために来ました。En: He came to convey his feelings.Ja: 「ハルト、大丈夫？」ダイチが肩を叩きます。En: "Haruto, are you okay?" Daichi taps his shoulder.Ja: 彼はハルトの親友で、いつも励ましてくれます。En: He is Haruto's best friend and always encourages him.Ja: 「うん、大丈夫。でも緊張するよ」とハルトは答えました。En: "Yeah, I'm okay. But I'm nervous," Haruto replied.Ja: その時、愛子が現れました。En: At that moment, Aiko appeared.Ja: 彼女は明るい笑顔を浮かべています。En: She is wearing a bright smile.Ja: 「ハルト、来てくれてありがとう！一緒に桜を見よう！」En: "Haruto, thank you for coming! Let's look at the cherry blossoms together!"Ja: 三人は桜の下を歩き始めました。En: The three of them started walking under the cherry trees.Ja: ハルトは自分の心臓の音が聞こえそうでした。En: Haruto felt like he could hear the sound of his own heartbeat.Ja: しかし、彼は一つの決心をしていました。En: However, he was determined to show the photo album.Ja: 写真で自分の気持ちを伝えるのです。En: He wanted to convey his feelings through the photographs.Ja: 「ねえ、愛子、これを見て」とハルトは、バッグから小さなアルバムを取り出しました。En: "Hey, Aiko, look at this," Haruto said, taking a small album out of his bag.Ja: そこには二人で写した写真がたくさん入っています。En: It was filled with photos of the two of them together.Ja: 愛子は驚いた顔をして、「これ全部、私？」と尋ねます。En: Aiko looked surprised and asked, "Are these all of me?"Ja: 「うん。君といる時が一番楽しいから」とハルトは、はにかみながら言いました。En: "Yeah. Being with you is the most fun," Haruto said, blushing.Ja: その時、突然の風が吹き、桜の花びらが舞い上がりました。En: At that moment, a sudden breeze blew, and cherry blossom petals danced in the air.Ja: 二人は見上げ、その美しさに言葉を失いました。En: The two looked up, speechless at the beauty.Ja: 「愛子、実はずっと君が好きだったんだ」とハルトは勇気を振り絞って言いました。En: "Aiko, to be honest, I've always liked you," Haruto mustered the courage to say.Ja: 愛子は微笑みました。「ハルト、私は気づいてたかもしれない。ありがとう、言ってくれて嬉しいよ」En: Aiko smiled. "Haruto, I might have realized it. Thank you, I'm happy you told me."Ja: ハルトは安心して笑顔になりました。「一緒にお祭りを回ろうか？」En: Haruto smiled with relief. "Shall we explore the festival together?"Ja: 「うん！」愛子はハルトの手を取りました。En: "Yeah!" Aiko took Haruto's hand.Ja: その日、二人はたくさんの桜と共に、幸せな時間を過ごしました。En: That day, with many cherry blossoms, they spent a happy time together.Ja: ハルトは心の中で、自分に自信を持てたことを嬉しく感じました。En: Haruto felt glad from the bottom of his heart that he could have confidence in himself.Ja: 冒険し、気持ちを伝えることで、新しい一歩を踏み出せることを知りました。En: Through daring and expressing his feelings, he realized he could take a new step forward.Ja: そして、春の桜の下で、彼の心も花が咲いたのでした。En: And under the spring cherry blossoms, a flower bloomed in his heart as well. Vocabulary Words:scenery: 景色bloom: 満開festival: 祭りfragrance: 香りlingers: 漂っていますheart was pounding: 心臓がドキドキしていましたshy: シャイconvey: 伝えるtap: 叩きますencourage: 励ましてくれますblushing: はにかみながらbreeze: 風petals: 花びらdanced: 舞い上がりましたspeechless: 言葉を失いましたmustered: 振り絞ってcourage: 勇気realized: 気づいてたrelief: 安心explore: 回ろうglad: 嬉しく感じましたconfidence: 自信daring: 冒険express: 伝えるstep forward: 一歩を踏み出せるunder: 下flower bloomed: 花が咲いたlining: 道沿いのgather: 集まっていますechoes: 響き

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Bonds and Blossoms: A Heartwarming Hike on Mount Fuji Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-27-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: ゴールデンウィークの初日、富士山の麓は花見を楽しむ人々で賑わっていました。En: On the first day of Golden Week, the foothills of Mount Fuji were bustling with people enjoying the cherry blossom viewing.Ja: 空気は澄んでいて、桜が鮮やかに咲き誇っています。En: The air was clear, and the cherry blossoms were in full, vibrant bloom.Ja: 空（そら）、愛子（あいこ）、健太（けんた）は、興奮した様子で登山の準備をしていました。En: Sora, Aiko, and Kenta were excitedly preparing for their hike.Ja: 「今日は絶好の登山日和だね！」と愛子が嬉しそうに言いました。En: “Today is the perfect day for hiking!” Aiko exclaimed happily.Ja: 彼女は小さいころから空の親友です。En: She has been Sora's best friend since childhood.Ja: 二人は久しぶりの再会に心を躍らせていました。En: Both were excited about their long-awaited reunion.Ja: 「そうだね。でも天気予報では午後から嵐になるかもしれないって」と空が少し心配そうに答えました。En: “That's right. But the weather forecast says there might be a storm this afternoon,” Sora replied with a hint of concern.Ja: 彼は都会の喧騒を忘れて、富士山の頂上で心の平和を見つけることを望んでいます。En: He hopes to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and find peace of mind at the summit of Mount Fuji.Ja: 「心配しないで、僕たちは一緒にいるから大丈夫さ」と健太が言いました。En: “Don't worry, we'll be fine as long as we're together,” Kenta said.Ja: 彼は空の職場の同僚で、友人との冒険を期待して参加しました。En: He is Sora's colleague from work and joined the adventure looking forward to spending time with friends.Ja: 山を登り始めた三人は順調に進みました。En: The three of them began their ascent up the mountain and progressed smoothly.Ja: さわやかな風が吹き、桜の花びらが舞い散ります。En: A refreshing breeze was blowing, and cherry blossom petals were dancing in the air.Ja: 愛子は笑顔でいっぱいの写真を撮っています。En: Aiko was taking countless pictures with a smile on her face.Ja: 健太は、少し息を切らしながらも楽しそうにしています。En: Kenta, though slightly out of breath, looked like he was having fun.Ja: しかし、午後になると天気が変わり始めました。En: However, in the afternoon, the weather began to change.Ja: 空は暗くなり、風が強くなりました。En: The sky darkened and the wind picked up.Ja: 空は頂上を目指すべきか、安全を優先するべきか悩んでいました。En: Sora was torn between aiming for the summit or prioritizing everyone's safety.Ja: 「どうする？」健太が尋ねました。En: “What should we do?” Kenta asked.Ja: 風はだんだん強さを増しています。En: The wind was gradually becoming stronger.Ja: 「一人で進むことはできるけど...」と空が言いかけました。En: “I could go on alone, but...” Sora started to say.Ja: 「でも、私たち皆が大事だよね」と愛子が静かに言いました。En: “But we all matter, right?” Aiko said quietly.Ja: 空は考えました。En: Sora thought about it.Ja: 友人との絆を大切にするためには、頂上に着くことよりも、今この瞬間を楽しむことが大事だと感じました。En: He realized that cherishing the bond with his friends was more important than reaching the summit, and that enjoying the present moment was what truly mattered.Ja: 「そうだね。みんなで無事に帰ろう」と空が笑顔で決心しました。En: “You're right. Let's make sure we all get back safely,” Sora decided with a smile.Ja: 三人は引き返すことに決めました。En: The three of them decided to turn back.Ja: 山を降りながら、彼らは笑い合い、嵐から逃れることができたことに感謝しました。En: As they descended the mountain, they laughed together and felt grateful for escaping the approaching storm.Ja: 道中で出会った桜の美しさや、仲間との会話は、その日一番の宝物として心に刻まれました。En: The beauty of the cherry blossoms they encountered along the way and the conversations with their friends became the most treasured memories of the day.Ja: 結局、空は気づきました。目指した頂上だけではなく、仲間との旅が真の平和をもたらすことを。En: In the end, Sora realized that not only was the summit he aimed for a source of peace, but so was the journey with his friends.Ja: 目的地そのものが重要なのではなく、旅そのものが大切だと学びました。En: He learned that it's not the destination that matters, but the journey itself that holds true significance. Vocabulary Words:foothills: 麓bustling: 賑わってcherry blossom viewing: 花見vibrant: 鮮やかにexclaimed: 言いましたforecast: 天気予報storm: 嵐concern: 心配そうにescape: 忘れてsummit: 頂上cherishing: 大切にするbond: 絆moment: 瞬間descent: 降りtreasured: 宝物source: もたらすdestination: 目的地journey: 旅significance: 大切ascent: 登りprogressed: 進みましたrefreshing: さわやかなcountless: いっぱいのgradually: だんだんaiming: 目指すprioritizing: 優先するべきrealized: 気づきましたgrateful: 感謝しましたapproaching: 迫るencountered: 出会った

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Mystical Map Quest: Sakura Blossoms and Secret Notebooks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-20-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の優しい風が桜の花びらを舞わせていました。En: The gentle spring breeze was causing the sakura petals to dance in the air.Ja: 小さくて居心地の良い小屋は、周囲の景色と調和していました。En: The small and cozy koya blended harmoniously with the surrounding scenery.Ja: この小屋には三人の友達が住んでいました。ハルト、アイコ、ケンタです。En: Three friends lived in this koya: Haruto, Aiko, and Kenta.Ja: ある朝、不思議な出来事が起こりました。En: One morning, something mysterious happened.Ja: ハルトが玄関のドアを開けると、ドアの前に見慣れないノートがありました。En: When Haruto opened the front door, there was an unfamiliar notebook in front of it.Ja: ハルトは好奇心に駆られながらも、慎重にそのノートを拾いました。En: Driven by curiosity but still cautious, Haruto picked up the notebook carefully.Ja: 「これはなんだろう？」ハルトは慎重に言いました。En: "What could this be?" said Haruto, cautiously.Ja: 「ただの古いノートじゃない？」アイコは疑問を持ちながら言いました。En: "Isn't it just an old notebook?" Aiko said, harboring doubts.Ja: 彼女はノートの重要性を疑っていました。En: She was skeptical about the notebook's significance.Ja: しかし、ケンタはニヤリと笑いました。「冒険の匂いがするな」と言いましたが、その笑みにはなにか隠された企みがあるようでした。En: However, Kenta grinned and said, "It smells like adventure," though there seemed to be some hidden scheme behind that smile.Ja: ハルトはノートをみんなに見せました。En: Haruto showed the notebook to everyone.Ja: 「調べてみる価値はあると思う」と決意を述べました。En: "I think it's worth investigating," he declared determinedly.Ja: みんなで一緒に小屋の中に入ると、テーブルにノートを広げました。En: They all went inside the koya and spread the notebook on the table.Ja: 古びた紙には不思議な印がたくさん描かれていました。En: The worn-out pages were covered with mysterious marks.Ja: まるで謎解きの道しるべのようです。En: It was like a guide to solving a puzzle.Ja: 「これは暗号かもしれない」とハルトは言いました。En: "This might be a code," Haruto said.Ja: 「無駄じゃないの？」とアイコは眉をひそめましたが、好奇心は抑えきれません。En: "Isn't it pointless?" Aiko frowned, but she couldn't suppress her curiosity.Ja: ケンタは不自然に口元を隠していました。En: Kenta was unnaturally hiding his mouth.Ja: 彼は何かを知っているような素振りを見せました。En: He seemed to know something.Ja: ノートのページをめくるたびに、三人はますます引き込まれました。En: With each page they turned, the three became more engrossed.Ja: そしてあるページで、驚くべき発見をしました。En: Then, on one page, they made an astonishing discovery.Ja: それは隠された地図でした。地図は小屋の近くの森を指し示していました。En: It was a hidden map pointing to the forest near the koya.Ja: 「これは冒険の始まりだね」とケンタは興奮しながら言いました。En: "This is the beginning of an adventure," Kenta said excitedly.Ja: みんなで森に行って、地図の指示を辿りました。En: They all went into the forest to follow the directions from the map.Ja: 最後に、大きな古い樹の根元で、もう一冊のノートが見つかりました。En: Finally, at the base of a large, old tree, they found another notebook.Ja: 新しいノートには、新しい謎が詰まっていました。En: The new notebook was filled with new mysteries.Ja: ハルトは自分の直感を信じた結果、単なるノートでは終わらない冒険にたどり着きました。En: By trusting his instincts, Haruto embarked on an adventure that was far more than just a simple notebook.Ja: しかし、その謎を解いたとき、彼らはもっと多くの問いに直面しました。En: However, when they solved that mystery, they were faced with even more questions.Ja: それでも、ハルトはチームで協力することの大切さを学びました。En: Nevertheless, Haruto learned the importance of teamwork.Ja: そして、彼らはそれぞれの思いを抱えながら、次の謎を解く新たな冒険を心待ちにしました。En: And so, each of them, carrying their own thoughts, looked forward to solving the next mystery on a new adventure.Ja: この日、彼らの心には桜の花が咲いたようでした。En: That day, it felt as if sakura blossoms bloomed in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しいbreeze: 風petals: 花びらdance: 舞うcozy: 居心地の良いblended: 調和unfamiliar: 見慣れないcuriosity: 好奇心cautious: 慎重harboring: 持つskeptical: 疑うgrinned: ニヤリと笑うscheme: 企みworn-out: 古びたmysterious: 不思議なastonishing: 驚くべきdiscovery: 発見engrossed: 引き込まれるdirections: 指示instincts: 直感embark: たどり着くteamwork: 協力solve: 解くblooms: 咲くscheme: 企みsuppressed: 抑えるhidden: 隠されたspread: 広げるcode: 暗号worth: 価値

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Balance: A Tale of Life Under the Sakura Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-04-18-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京テック地区には、高層ビルが立ち並び、最新の技術を誇るショップやカフェがある。En: In the Tokyo Tech district, skyscrapers line the streets, and shops and cafes boasting the latest technology abound.Ja: 春の風が心地よく、街路には桜が咲き誇り、花見を楽しむ人々でにぎわっている。En: The spring breeze is pleasant, and the streets are bustling with people enjoying the sakura blossoms.Ja: カズキはこの地区で働く若いソフトウェアエンジニアだ。En: Kazuki is a young software engineer working in this district.Ja: 彼はロボット工学に情熱を持っているが、最近の仕事の忙しさに疲れていた。En: He has a passion for robotics, but he's been worn out by the recent demands of his work.Ja: 突然の病気で体調を崩し、病院に行くことを余儀なくされた。En: Suddenly, he fell ill and was compelled to visit the hospital.Ja: 彼の親友であるアイコは、医学を学んでいる心優しい人物で、カズキの健康を心配していた。En: His best friend, Aiko, a compassionate person studying medicine, was concerned about Kazuki's health.Ja: 「カズキ、最近顔色が悪いよ。休むべきだと思うの」と、ある日アイコは彼に言った。En: "Kazuki, you haven't looked well lately. I think you need to take a break," Aiko told him one day.Ja: しかし、プロジェクトの締め切りが迫る中、カズキは彼女の言葉を聞き流してしまった。En: However, with a project deadline looming, Kazuki brushed off her words.Ja: 彼は自分の限界を知ろうとせず、仕事に没頭していた。En: He didn't recognize his limits and became absorbed in his work.Ja: そんな中、東京の春は美しい花見の季節を迎えた。En: During this time, Tokyo welcomed the beautiful hanami season.Ja: アイコは、カズキを誘って桜の下でのんびりすることを提案した。En: Aiko suggested that Kazuki spend a relaxing day under the sakura.Ja: 「少し休んで、花を見ながらリラックスしようよ」と、彼女は笑顔で言った。En: "Let's take a break and relax while watching the flowers," she said with a smile.Ja: その日、二人は都会の喧騒を離れ、桜並木の下で穏やかな時間を過ごした。En: That day, the two escaped the city noise and spent a peaceful time under the sakura trees.Ja: だが、突然カズキは意識を失い倒れてしまった。En: However, suddenly, Kazuki lost consciousness and collapsed.Ja: アイコはすぐに彼を抱きかかえ、「大変！病院に行こう！」と叫んだ。En: Aiko immediately held him and shouted, "Oh no! Let's get to the hospital!"Ja: 病院での診察の結果は予想以上に深刻だった。En: The diagnosis at the hospital was more serious than expected.Ja: 医師からは、「ストレスが原因です。仕事をしばらく休んでください」と、厳しい言葉が告げられた。En: The doctor sternly advised, "It's stress-related. Please take a break from work for a while."Ja: やっとカズキは、心身を休める必要性を理解した。En: Finally, Kazuki understood the necessity of resting both his body and mind.Ja: アイコの支えのおかげで、カズキは長めの休暇を取ることにした。En: Thanks to Aiko's support, Kazuki decided to take an extended leave.Ja: 仕事から離れ、彼は再び桜を見に外に出た。En: Away from work, he ventured outside once more to see the sakura.Ja: 淡い桜色に染まる風景を見ながら、カズキの心は徐々に癒されていった。En: As he watched the landscape bathed in soft sakura colors, Kazuki's heart gradually began to heal.Ja: 時間がたつにつれ、カズキは仕事と健康のバランスの重要さを学んだ。En: As time passed, Kazuki learned the importance of balancing work and health.Ja: 毎日少しずつでも、外に出て息をすることが大切だと気づいた。En: He realized that taking a breath outside every day, even if just a little, was essential.Ja: 「これからは、無理をせずに、自然を楽しむ時間も大事にしよう」と彼は心に決めた。En: "From now on, I'll make sure to not overdo it and cherish the time to enjoy nature," he resolved.Ja: カズキは、以前の情熱を取り戻し、再び仕事に意欲的に取り組むことができるようになった。En: Kazuki regained his previous passion for work and could once again tackle it with enthusiasm.Ja: 彼の側にはいつもアイコがいて、二人は優しい春の光の中で、新たな希望を見出していた。En: Aiko was always by his side, and together they found new hope in the gentle light of spring.Ja: 桜の季節には、命の大切さと、人生の小さな喜びを楽しむことの意味を思い出させてくれた。En: The sakura season reminded them of the importance of life and the meaning of enjoying life's small pleasures. Vocabulary Words:skyscrapers: 高層ビルabound: 立ち並びbreeze: 風compelled: 余儀なくされたcompassionate: 心優しいlooming: 迫るbrushed off: 聞き流したabsorbed: 没頭hanami: 花見suggested: 提案したconsciousness: 意識collapsed: 倒れてしまったdiagnosis: 診察sternly: 厳しいnecessity: 必要性extended: 長めのventured: 出たgradually: 徐々にbalancing: バランスenthusiasm: 意欲cherish: 大事にするtackle: 取り組むsupport: 支えgentle: 優しいpleasures: 喜びstreets: 街路blossoms: 桜が咲き誇りseason: 季節resolve: 心に決めたlight: 光

In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to hide your recent searches from showing up when double-tapping the address and search field in a new Safari tab on iOS or iPadOS.Starting in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, your recent searches will by default appear above the keyboard when opening a new tab in Safari and double-tapping the address and search field. If you'd prefer your search activity wasn't so immediately visible, you can turn this off by going to Settings > Apps > Safari, and toggling the "Show recent searches" switch off. Note that this will only hide recent searches from showing above the keyboard in the address and search field; it won't hide them from your browsing history. For searches you want to keep truly private from others who can access your device, you'd need to either clear your browsing history, or use private browsing.TranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Hey, Apple Visors, Tyler here, with a quick tip for how to hide your recent searches in Safari on iOS and iPadOS.With iOS and iPadOS 18.4, when opening a new tab in Safari and double tapping the Address and Search field, your recent searches will, by default, be displayed above the keyboard.While some may find this convenient if they, for example, perform the same searches often, users may not want their search history so visible.To turn this off, you'd go to Settings, Apps, Safari, and toggle the Show Recent Searches switch off.And I'm going to demonstrate that now on my iPhone.Settings.Settings, Apps, Button, Apps, Selected, Section Index, Adjustable.And swipe down to S. And tap in the center of the screen.And since the search heading, where the setting is located, is above the general heading, I'm going to swipe up.Swipe right.Show Recent Searches, this is off for me.If it's on for you and you want to turn it off, just double tap.Now keep in mind that this will not prevent someone from going through your web history and seeing your recent searches.It simply hides them from the search field in a new tab.So when you open a new tab and double tap the search field, your searches will not show up there, but they still will show up in your web history.For things that you'd want to stay private from others who may be able to access your device, you need to do something else like use private browsing or clear your web history.Either way, I hope you found this tip helpful.Peace.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticIn this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, Analytic Dreamz dives into Lil Durk and Jhené Aiko's "Can't Hide It," released March 14, 2025. Durk, a Chicago drill pioneer, and Aiko, an R&B luminary from LA, blend gritty rap with soulful vocals in this standalone single. Launched with 1.8 million U.S. Spotify streams and a #4 debut on the U.S. Top 50, it's projected for a Top 20 Billboard Hot 100 entry. Analytic Dreamz explores its 7 million streams by March 20, TikTok traction, and radio rise, highlighting a promising start for this emotive collab.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this edition of Apple Crunch, Thomas Domville and John Gassman discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest.Chapters:IntroductionApple Introduces iPhone 16e with 6.1-inch Display, Face ID, A18 Chip, and MoreApple finally lets you move your digital purchases to another accountAppleCare+ for iPhone Gets More ExpensiveLatest News and Updates on iOS 18.4 BetaApple TV is finally available on Android devices – just in time to stream MLS and Severance season 2Foldable iPhone Entering Mass Production This YearClosingResources:Apple Introduces iPhone 16e with 6.1-inch Display, Face ID, A18 Chip, and More9 Surprises from Today's iPhone 16e Debut7 reasons you might want to skip the iPhone 16eApple finally lets you move your digital purchases to another accountAppleCare+ for iPhone Gets More ExpensiveApple Is Reportedly Having Trouble Smartening Up SiriYou Can Now Integrate ChatGPT Even More Deeply Into Your iPhoneiOS 18.3 Temporarily Removes Notification Summaries for NewsApple Intelligence is several years behind Samsung's Google Gemini-powered Galaxy S25 phones – GurmanSave Up to 21GB of Storage Now by Disabling Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone, iPad, and MacApple TV is finally available on Android devices – just in time to stream MLS and Severance season 2Foldable iPhone Entering Mass Production This YearTranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Hello and welcome to Apple Crunch for February 2025.My name is Thomas Domville.I also go by the name of AnonyMouse, and along with me today to talk about all source of Apple news and rumors, is John Gasman.How are you doing, John?I'm doing fine.Are you ready for your CSUN?Yeah.…

In this podcast, Thomas Domville explores RYFT: A Timely Manor for iOS, an immersive audio-based mystery-adventure game designed for hands-free, voice-activated play. Inspired by classics like Myst, Monkey Island, and Zork, RYFT offers a unique experience where players navigate and interact entirely through voice commands.Game Overview:Setting: Players find themselves in Nexus Manor, a mysterious mansion beyond time, with no recollection of how they got there. Armed with a cryptic stone tablet covered in strange symbols, they must explore the estate to unravel its secrets.Gameplay: This fully audio-driven game allows players to:Move using voice commands such as “north,” “east,” “south,” and “west.”Verbally interact with objects and characters.Solve intricate puzzles by collecting and combining items.Engage with a fully voiced cast, each tied to The Master of the manor.Narrative: As they progress, players uncover recordings from a distressed girl, revealing a sinister scheme orchestrated by The Master. To aid her, they must navigate the sprawling mansion and uncover its hidden truths across time.Tune in to the podcast for a full demonstration of RYFT: A Timely Manor!RYFT: A Timely Manor on the App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ryft-a-timely-manor/id1661569093TranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Hello and welcome.My name is Thomas Domville, also known as AnonyMouse.In this podcast, I'm going to be covering an iOS game called Rift.It's the first chapter called A Timely Manor.It is a free game, which I think all of us could say we love, and it's kind of compelling.It's kind of a lot of fun.There's some similarities to this to previous games I've done in the past years or so, and I thought I'd just pass this game along to you.It is an audio based adventure game.So it's kind of a voice control type game.So it reminds me a lot of the older text adventure games where you are put in a room or whatever not be.For example, in our first scenario, we're left in a room that has a desk and a coat stand and stuff like that.And you'll see that we just completely use our voice alone.Now, as a bonus, I will show you is not all has to be done by voice.So for those that prefer just using the regular old screen, or if you have a braille display, that might be something that you want to take a look at as well.So check on the availability of if that or this game is available to you in your country app store.So without further ado, let's jump into Rift.Now the first thing I want to note out is that as always voiceover sometimes kind of butchered the words.And you're going to hear it pronounced it as right.It seems like no matter which voice I use, it says right.And that's because the spelling…

In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, David Nason and Thomas Domville speak to Ged Maheux from The Icon Factory, the developers behind innovative new universal timeline app, Tapestry. Long time iPhone users will be very familiar with the company, previously responsible for the highly popular and highly accessible app Twitterrific. Download Tapestry from the App Store.TranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Hello there and welcome to the AppleViz extra podcast episode number 106.My name is David Nason and I'm delighted to be joined by AppleViz colleague and well-known voice Thomas Domville to talk today and talk to the developer of Tapestry a brand new app for iOS or pretty new.How are you Thomas?I'm doing great Dave.This is gonna be amazing interview.Tapestry is something just so revolutionary and something so unique and that's what's gonna make this so special.Definitely it's it's a really cool app Tapestry.It's from the icon factory who you may remember from Twitterific.So social media has changed so much Twitterific was one of those victims and our users with us when Twitter cut off third party apps.So Tapestry is part of the new the Fediverse that's the open social web call it what you will and hopefully a big part of the future of social media.So without further ado we can jump into our chat with Ged.Ged thanks for joining us it's great to meet you.Yeah me nice to meet you too thanks for having me it's yeah it's really we were we're delighted to get in touch with you and there was a lot of I guess excitement and a lot of talk on I guess mastodon specifically for me but I guess in in the blind community and on AppleViz.com of course when we saw that icon factory had released a new app so do you want to first of all tell us a little bit about Tapestry but we might also go back and talk about some of the stuff icon factory have done in the past as well.Yeah boy we've been in the home for so long it's hard to know where to start we've been doing this the 2026 will be our 30th year in business so we've been making apps for quite a while and some of your listeners may know us from Twitterific we made one of the first third-party Twitter clients back in the day and that of course has gone the way of the dodo but we've put our attention towards the open web and the Fediverse and created a new app called Tapestry which aims to be a unified personal timeline for all of your social or online needs it can pull in RSS feeds YouTube channels podcasts blue sky accounts mastodon accounts microblog and then a whole host of others to present them in a chronological unified timeline that you can control yourself how you read you decide what you see and what you don't see not some algorithm not some billionaire dictating what good doesn't doesn't go into your feed and we launched at the beginning of February and it's going pretty well I'm pleased with how it's been going so that's great there's a lot to dig into there I suppose question one is why did you think this was the way to go or why did you want to create an app that does…

In this podcast, Michael Hansen takes a first look at Apple's iPhone 16e, the latest member of the iPhone 16 family. He unboxes the device, goes through setup, and gives his initial impressions.TranscriptDisclaimer: This transcript was generated by Aiko, an AI-powered transcription app. It is not edited or formatted, and it may not accurately capture the speakers' names, voices, or content.Hello Apple Vis.This is Michael Hansen.Thanks so much for tuning in.I hope you're having a great day.In this podcast, I'm going to be unboxing, setting up, and giving my initial first impressions of the iPhone 16e.The iPhone 16e is the latest member of the iPhone 16 family.It has all kind of the same foundational features as the rest of the iPhone 16 models.So the A18 processor, Apple intelligence, things like that, but it comes at a more affordable price point.I say more affordable because it's still a little bit more than kind of what I, and I think probably think it's safe to say many others, were hoping for.For reference here, the devices start out at $599 for the 16e, $799 for the 16, $899 for the 16+, $999 for the 16 Pro, and $1199 for the 16 Pro Max.But the other side of it is that this device has a lot, and I mean a lot of the same features as the more expensive, kind of the more costly other iPhone 16 models.It's got the action button, it's got the A18 processor, so there's no chipset, a generation behind, anything like that.It's got some new tech in there as well, and it's got the Apple C1, the new Apple C1 modem, which is going to deliver, hopefully deliver better battery life, the best battery life Apple says on a 6.1 inch phone.It also has the action button, which is really, really cool, and it's got some interesting uses, not just in terms of the types of things that you can do with it for turning off and on focus, which is what I use my personal unit for.But also you could even have it go to the home screen.Speaking of the home screen on the iPhone 16e, this device has face ID and does not have a home button, and I know that as soon as I say that, there is probably going to be a subset of people going, what, no home button, and that's okay.Don't feel bad if that's you, if the transition away from the home button concerns you.Don't be embarrassed about it, don't be ashamed of it.There's plenty of ways to make it work.There's some new gestures for going to the home screen and other functions like that.If the gestures are too difficult or just flat out don't work for you, you can always remap some voiceover gestures, some existing ones, or my favorite is you can use the action button to trigger a shortcut to take you right to the home screen.That's really, really cool.So Apple was kind enough to lend me an iPhone 16e and a case for review, and they sent me the white, I was thinking gold, these phones come in white and black, there is no gold.Apple sent me the white iPhone 16e 512 gigabyte storage and a white silicone case.I've got the boxes right here, so let's go ahead and I'll tell you about the case first because I like to, when I take a phone out, I like to immediately put it in a case.So let's go ahead and open this up…