We spoke with Ren Yano, a Japanese calligrapher based in Sydney who runs his calligraphy school RENCLUB in Chatswood. Mr Yano began teaching calligraphy in Sydney 30 years ago in 1996. - シドニーの書家で、書道教室「RENCLUB」を主宰する矢野仁（れん）さんにお話を聞きました。

Learn how to start conversations about books. Plus find out where you can find books in your language. - 2025 Summer Special Collection「映画・音楽・読書を楽しもう」Part 3：本の話をしよう！好きな本や、おすすめを聞く時に便利な言い回しを学びましょう。英語以外の言語の本が見つかる場所も紹介します。

Learn how to talk about contemporary and classical music, and discover the true role of a conductor. - 2025 Summer Special Collection「映画・音楽・読書を楽しもう」Part 2：音楽の話をしよう！クラシック音楽や現代の音楽について話す練習をしましょう。「指揮者」についての解説も！

Learn useful phrases to talk about movies and going to the cinema. - 2025 Summer Special Collection「リラックスタイムを楽しもう」Part 1 ：映画の話をしよう！シネマに行くプランを立てる際の言い回しや、見た映画について話す際に便利な英語を学びましょう。

Federal Opposition Leader Sussan Ley is continuing to call for the immediate establishment of a Commonwealth Royal Commission to address rising antisemitism. Fire authorities say the entirety of Victoria can expect to see extreme fire conditions on Friday amid an ongoing heatwave, warning that any fires that do break out will likely be uncontrollab…

The first artist featured this year in this segment is Toshinobu Kubota. He performed at the 2025 Kohaku Uta Gassen. - 新年最初に取り上げたのは、2025年紅白歌合戦の出演アーティスト。久保田利伸の「1、2、Play」です。

** The White House confirms Donald Trump is considering military options to acquire Greenland ... ** Fire warnings issued as heatwaves are forecast to bring Black Summer–level conditions ... - ***ドナルド・トランプ大統領は、グリーンランドの獲得のためを軍隊の活用の可能性を検討しています。**国防・国家安全保障担当のリーダーらは、反ユダヤ主義とイスラム過激主義に関するロイヤル・コミッションの設置を強く求めています。…

Almost seven million people living on the expanding fringes of Australia's capital cities are at risk from urban fires similar to those seen in Los Angeles last year. The warning, by former Australian fire chiefs and the Climate Council comes as the country is set to swelter in one of the most significant heatwaves of recent years. - ロサンジェルスで起きた大規模…

The New South Wales opposition has unveiled a new Shadow Cabinet, as the Coalition steps up its campaign ahead of the next state election. Bondi accused gunman Naveed Akram has been transferred to the state’s most secure prison, reserved for its highest-risk inmates. - ニューサウスウェールズ州の野党が新たな影の内閣を発表しました。先月ボンダイビーチで起きたテロ事件の容疑者が州内で最も警備の厳しいゴールバーン刑務所に移送されまし…

US President Donald Trump says he ordered a large-scale strike on Venezuela to capture Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. They have been charged with drug and weapons offences in New York. The action has been praised by Mr Trump's allies, but widely condemned by many nations. - アメリカによる今回の攻撃は、４０年ぶりの中南米への直接的な軍事介入です。トランプ大統領の同盟国は　今回の行動を…

Escape is just an illusion in the darkly comic 'Catch-22', the Sudsbury Bulldogs are back in the fifth season of 'Shoresy' and 'Nurse Jackie' arrives with all seven seasons. And that's just the beginning. (SBS On Demand) - 世界のTVシリーズや映画を無料で楽しめる SBS On Demand。今月配信作品のハイライトを日本語で紹介します。

** Venezuelan exiles hopeful after President Maduro's removal by the U-S ... ** Leaders of Denmark and Greenland tell President Trump to stop the annexation threats ... - 1月3日、アメリカはベネズエラを攻撃し、ニコラス・マドゥロ大統領を拘束しました。デンマークとグリーンランドの指導者たちは、ドナルド・トランプ大統領に対し、グリーンランドを占領するという脅迫表明を辞めるよう強く求めています。

The sentiments of Australia's Venezuelan community, which has long called for a democratic transition of power, vary. A brief report quoting comments to explain the situation. - 米国のトランプ政権が３日、南米ベネズエラの首都カラカスを攻撃し、同国のニコラス・マドゥーロ大統領夫妻を拘束。世界に衝撃を与えました。民主的な政権移行を求めてきたオーストラリアのベネズエラコミュニティーの思いはさまざまです。指導者らのコメントを含めてまとめます。…

When it comes to Australian summer, it's all about cricket. We bring you a repeat broadcast of our interview with Mai Yanagida, player for the Japan Women's National Team and captain for the 2024 season. Ms Yanagida came to Australia in 2021 for a year-long work placement and played for a local cricket club. Originally broadcast in May 2021. - オースト…

From our Friday music segment 'Music File', we bring you a repeat broadcast of the second most downloaded episode of 2025. Featuring Melbourne-based DJ and producer Dom Dola. Originally broadcast on 7 March 2025. - 金曜日の音楽コーナー「Music File」から、2025年に二番目に多くダウンロードされたエピソードを再放送でお届けします。グラミー賞ノミネート経験もある、メルボルン出身のDJ／プロデューサー、ドム・ドラ。2025年３月７日放送。…

Around 40 people have been killed and more than 115 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar during New Year celebrations at a Swiss Alpine resort. Beachgoers are being warned to take care after water accidents claimed the lives of four people and left two missing over the New Year period. Veteran Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has annou…

A repeat broadcast of the third most downloaded episode from last year's food segment 'Food Story,' featuring a Melbourne-based cookery instructor Mayu Tomaru. Camping enthusiast Mayu shares her camping style and how to make delightful camping desserts. Originally broadcast on 28 February 2025. - メルボルンの料理講師・都丸真由さんのコーナーの中で昨年３番目に多くダウンロードされたエピソードを再放送で…

Around 40 people have been killed and more than 115 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar during New Year celebrations at a Swiss Alpine resort. Beachgoers are being warned to take care after water accidents claimed the lives of four people and left two missing over the New Year period. Veteran Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has annou…

2026, the eighth year of Reiwa, has arrived. Here's a casual chat by the Sydney team about what we're looking forward to this year. - 2026年、令和8年を迎えました。本年もSBS日本語放送をよろしくお願いいたします。今年楽しみにしていることについて、シドニーチームによるカジュアルなトークです。

If the Showa era in Japan continues, this year marks the centenary of the Showa period. Let's look back on that era while enjoying nostalgic songs from the 1960s to the 1990s. 'Showa 100' is broadcast on the first Thursday of every month. - 昭和の時代が続いていれば、今年は昭和100年。1960年代～1990年代の懐かしい曲を楽しみながら、その時代を振り返ってみましょう。…

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered his New Years message, acknowledging the painful recent history of the Bondi Beach attack. He says he hopes people are counting down to the new year with family or loved ones around them. - 新しい年の到来に先駆けアルバニージー首相は国民にメッセージを発表しました。

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used his New Year’s message to reflect on national grief after the Bondi Beach terror attack, while urging Australians to begin 2026 with unity and confidence. Australians are being encouraged to enter the new year with unity rather than fear, as crowds prepare to gather at celebration sites across the country. -…

SBS has evolved from a three-month trial program launched in 1975 to become the world's most linguistically diverse broadcaster. As SBS turns 50 in 2025, join us in reflecting on its history through a Japanese podcast, tracing its journey alongside changes in Australia and the world. The podcast features historically significant audio recordings. -…

The sporting universe provided both a welcome distraction from the problems of the world in 2025... as well as a whole heap of drama and intrigue of its own. Let's look back at some of the year that was. - 2025年の勢いは2026年も続きそうです。オーストラリア国内外で大きな大会のあるサッカーを筆頭に、人気スポーツのニュースで過去１年間振り返ります。

A 24-year-old man has been charged with more than 10 offences over an alleged plot to carry out a public-place shooting in Sydney’s south-west. Premier Chris Minns has condemned a rise in Islamophobia following the Bondi Beach attack, warning racism will not be tolerated in New South Wales. Residents in Australia’s far northwest are being urged to …

SBS Japanese's Sydney team looks back on memorable content from 2025 in a casual chat. Tune in to hear about the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII, the achievements of Japanese footballers, and our Gold Coast broadcast commemorating SBS's 50th anniversary. - SBS日本語放送。2025年に印象に残ったコンテンツを、カジュアルなおしゃべりで振り返ります。戦後80年、日本人サッカー選手の活躍、SBS50周年を記念してのゴールドコーストから…

There are an estimated 12,000 social enterprises operating across Australia. In this report, we highlight one of them — Sydney’s Song Hotel, which is working to address women’s homelessness. - シドニーの「ソング ホテル」は、利益の一部を、女性の住居支援を行うYWCAの住宅プロジェクトに還元しています。ビジネスを通じて社会課題の解決を目指す「ソーシャルエンタープライズ」は、オーストラリア各地で広がりを見せています。…

Sydneysiders are being warned to expect heavily armed police on New Years Eve, as the New South Wales Premier signals a strong security response following the Bondi terror attack. Forecasters say wet conditions in northern Queensland are likely to continue over the next few days. - ミンズNSW州首相は、今年の大晦日シドニーでは重武装した警察官による厳戒態勢がしかれると発表しました。QLD州北部では今後数日間、雨の…

ALISA, who has Japanese and Australian roots and is based in Tokyo, performed at the Australian Pavilion at the Osaka-Kansai Expo this July. This story was first published in October 2025.　 - 日豪のルーツを持ち、東京を拠点に活動するALISAさん。今年7月には大阪・関西万博のオーストラリアパビリオンで歌いました。インタビューを再放送でお届けします。2025年10月放送。

Our popular long-running music segment 'Music File' is hosted by a Melbourne-based sound engineer Naomune Anzai. The most downloaded episode in 2025 featured Japanese garage rock band The 5.6.7.8's, who were touring Australia at the time of the broadcast. Originally broadcast on 21 March 2025. - コーナーの中で今年最もダウンロードされたエピソード。 放送当時オーストラリアツアーを行った日本のガレージ・…

Police have named a person of interest in their investigation into a suspected arson attack on a rabbi's car in Melbourne. Dozens of protesters gathered in front of Victorian parliament to oppose the state government's new protest bill, similar to the one proposed by New South Wales. Australians are being warned to look out for shopping scams durin…

The most downloaded episode this year within our Friday food segment featuring a Melbourne-based culinary instructor Mayu Tomaru. Mayu took a train journey for about an hour from Bangkok, Thailand's capital, to explore a local night market. The episode covers traditional Thai sweets and edible insects. Originally broadcast on 21 March 2025. - メルボルン…

Police have named a person of interest in their investigation into a suspected arson attack on a rabbi's car in Melbourne. Dozens of protesters gathered in front of Victorian parliament to oppose the state government's new protest bill, similar to the one proposed by New South Wales. Australians are being warned to look out for shopping scams durin…

Where do the locals like to spend their time off? Let's discover the hidden Australian attractions recommended by the locals! - メジャーな観光地ではないかも…でもローカルが胸を張ってお勧めする、オーストラリアな魅力が詰まったスポットをご紹介します！

Ayako Ohtake, a Sydney-based Japanese soprano singer, hosts monthly music segment called VIVA! Opera for SBS Japanese. For this episode, Ms Ohtake picked ’Emily! Emily!’ from ’Amahl and the Night Visitors’ composed by G.C. Menotti. - クリスマスのために作られた、というメノッティのオペラより。まさに聖なる夜を思い起こさせるような「羊飼いの合唱」を選びました。

It has been a turbulent 12 months for Australians with unity in the community tested with the spillover of tensions from global conflicts. There was also milestone moments with the trial of mushroom cook Erin Patterson, and the ongoing impact of climate-driven weather extremes. - 2025年が終わろうとしています。異常気象による洪水被害、気候変動の影響、反移民デモ、中東情勢の影響、毒キノコ殺人事件、ボンダイビーチ銃撃…

The New South Wales parliament has passed laws aimed at limiting protests after terror attacks in a marathon session that ran into the early hours of Christmas Eve. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Opposition leader Sussan Ley have delivered their Christmas messages, noting that this season will be different for many due to the tragedy of th…

While many countries now allow multiple citizenship, Japan maintains a single-nationality principle.Documentary filmmaker Megumi Nishikura reflects on how Japan’s Nationality Act affects people living across borders. - ドキュメンタリー映画『ハーフ』から10年以上。 日本の“社会の現実”を世界に伝えてきたドキュメンタリー映像監督・西倉めぐみさんが、 次に取り上げるテーマは日本の「国籍法」。…

The SBS Japanese Sydney team has spent many years living in Australia. So how do we spend Christmas? And do we really eat KFC at this time of year, as we’re often asked? - 在豪歴が長いSBS日本語放送シドニーチーム。クリスマスは、どのように過ごしているのでしょうか。そして、この時期になるとよく聞かれる「日本ではクリスマスはケンタッキーなんでしょ？」実際に、食べたことはあるのでしょうか。

The Prime Minister and Home Affairs Ministers have spoken after a national security meeting, saying the government will implement new offences related to gun ownership in Australia. New South Wales is pushing ahead with tough new laws prompted by the Bondi Beach massacre to restrict rallies following terrorism events and place further limits on gun…

The most downloaded Australia Wide episode in 2025. Mayumi Horikawa reports from Hobart on the drama surrounding cost overruns and construction delays for the Spirit of Tasmania's newest vessel. Broadcast on the 9th of Setember, 2025. - コーナーの中で今年最もダウンロードされたエピソード。 スピリット・オブ・タスマニア最新船をめぐる費用超過と工事遅延のドラマを、ホバートから堀川真由美がリポートします。2025年9月9日放送。…

As Christmas Eve fast approaches, Santa and his elves are putting the finishing touches on festive preparations at Santa Claus Village in Finnish Lapland. - クリスマスイブは目の前。フィンランドの北部ラップランドにあるサンタクロース村では、サンタとエルフたちが最後の準備を忙しく進めています。サンタクロース村からのリポートです。

Australians across the country fell silent for a minute to remember the victims of the Bondi Beach massacre at 6:47 last night, exactly a week after the terrorism attack in which 15 people were gunned down at a Jewish festival. The Coalition will move to establish a federal Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack and antisemitism more broadly…

Hanako Ogawa, a veterinarian working on Sydney’s North Shore, moved to Australia in 2005 to fulfil her childhood dream of living overseas. Having previously worked as a veterinarian in Japan, Ogawa now primarily focuses on emergency and palliative care. This story was first published in November 2021. - シドニーのノース・ショアで獣医として活動する小川華子さんは、子供の頃から描いていた「海外に…

Summer in Australia can be very hot, and as our climate continues to warm, heatwaves are expected to become more frequent and more intense. In this episode of Australia Explained, we cover what a heatwave is, why they pose such a significant risk to human health, who is at most risk, and how to best prepare to cope with a heatwave. - オーストラリアの夏は非常に暑…

Guy Blackman, the co-founder of Australia’s leading independent label Chapter Music and a long-time DJ at the Meredith Music Festival, has finally taken to the festival stage with his long-awaited second solo album, Out Of Sight. - オーストラリアを代表するインディーレーベル「Chapter Music」の共同設立者であり、長年メレディス・ミュージック・フェスティバルでDJを務めてきたガイ・ブラックマンが、待望のセカンド・ソロアルバム『Out Of Sight』を携…

Yukino Matsumoto founded Simply Native in Sydney in 2016, establishing a unique model for promoting culture by introducing and selling everyday Japanese craft products across Australia. Her approach, which does not rely on government support or volunteer initiatives, has been recognised with her selection for Forbes Japan's Culturepreneur 30. - 松元由…

Thousands of people have come together in Bondi for an early-morning paddle-out to pay tribute to the victims of the terror attack on Sunday.　Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will establish a new national gun buyback scheme, following the terror attack at Bondi Beach last Sunday.　Leaders in the European Union are working on an ag…

Based in Sydney, Japanese-Australian filmmaker and actor Musashi Wakaki spent over three years creating his latest short film, MATA-NE, in which he serves as both director and lead performer. - シドニー在住、日系オーストラリア人の映画監督・俳優の若木武蔵さん。3年以上の月日をかけて制作した最新作のショートフィルム『MATA-NE』では、監督と主演を兼任しています。

These unexpected flavour pairings are not only delicious, but their element of surprise makes them the perfect snacks to serve when entertaining guests. Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to prepare. - 普段はあまり組み合わせない食材を上手に使い、手軽に作れるおつまみを、先週に続いてご紹介します。意外な食材のコラボレーションに、きっと驚くはずです。