SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送

Matt Alt is a Tokyo-based American author and translator who introduces Japanese pop culture to the world through his writing of articles and books, as well as his translations of games and manga. We asked him about the key aspects of learning Japanese and the challenges of translating Japanese manga. Mr Alt appears at the Melbourne Writers Festival (7-10) and the Sydney Writers' Festival (17-24)...

Social media companies will be forced to pay more money for using Australian news content on their platforms unless they strike deals with media outlets. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the change in fresh draft laws for the news bargaining incentive. - 連邦政府は大手SNSプラットフォームに対し、ニュース提供の見返りとして豪州の報道機関と契約を結ぶよう求めています。

The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC, stripping the oil cartel of its third-largest oil producer, as the energy crisis caused by the war in the Middle East continues. The conflict in the Middle East has caused inflation to skyrocket - and federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers admits it could get worse. - 世界第3位の産油国であるアラブ首長国連邦＝UAEが、石油輸出国機構＝OPEC からの脱退...

Australia has welcomed over one million refugees. But changes to the economy, government policies, and the settlement process have made things more difficult for refugees settling today. - オーストラリアは100万人を超える難民を受け入れています。難民の受け入れにおいて世界で最も定評ある国の一つですが、国の経済や政策が変化するなか、今日オーストラリアに定住しようとする難民は以前より難しい環境に置かれて...

Yuki Kuboi, who has been the Adelaide correspondent for the Tuesday segment “Australia Wide” since 2016, is stepping down after 10 years. She will pass the baton to Leo Kubota, who runs a vineyard and winery in Adelaide. - 2016年から、10年間、火曜日のコーナー『オーストラリアワイド』のアデレードのリポーターを務めた久保井有紀さんが引退します。後任はアデレードでブドウ畑とワイナリーを営む、久保田怜央...

It's been nearly 30 years since 35 people died and dozens more were injured in a shooting at Port Arthur, in southern Tasmania. The tragedy led to a mass buyback of more than half-a-million guns and other reforms to gun ownership. Australia hadn't seen a mass shooting anywhere near that scale in almost 30 years until the attack at Bondi in December, when 15 people were killed. - タスマニア州南部の...

A report from a UK Parliamentary committee has identified shortcomings and failings in the delivery of AUKUS, which it says threaten to prevent promises becoming a reality.　The search for a missing five-year-old girl near Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, has entered a third day. Today marks 30 years since the Port Arthur mass shooting, in which 35 people were killed and dozens more injure...

An exhibition on Italian architect Enrico Taglietti, whose work helped shape modern Australian architecture, is on in Canberra until 3 May. The city is also hosting a wool expo, as well as a performance by DRUM TAO, a taiko drumming group based in Oita Prefecture, Japan. This week on Australia Wide, Emi Hazelwood reports from Canberra. - キャンベラの建築に貢献したイタリア人建築家タリエッティをご存...

The man accused of trying to assassinate U-S President Donald Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner will tonight appear in court. Iran's Foreign Minister is due to meet with the Russian president after talks between Tehran and the United States stalled at the weekend. - ホワイトハウス記者協会主催の夕食会で、トランプ大統領の暗殺を試みたとして拘束された男の裁判が今日行われます。イランのアッ...

Sydney-based Saki Fulcher creates jewellery using coffee grounds that would otherwise end up in landfill. She always tells her customers that her products are upcycled, with the hope that her efforts can contribute, even in a small way, to curbing global warming. This story was first published in June 2025. - シドニー在住のフルチャー早紀さんは、コーヒーをいれた後に出るコーヒーグラウンズを使ってア...

Where do the locals like to spend their time off? 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！

Melbourne-based soul artist WILSN is influenced by legendary singers like Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Aretha Franklin, crafting a sound that feels both timeless and distinctly her own. - メルボルンを拠点に活動するソウルシンガー、WILSN（ウィルスン）。ビリー・ホリデイやエタ・ジェイムス、アレサ・フランクリンといった伝説的シンガーに影響を受け、時代を超えた魅力と自身の個性が融合したサウンドを生み出...

Each year Australians gather on ANZAC Day to remember those who served in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping missions. But whose stories are we remembering? Are there stories we don’t always hear? In this episode we explore an important part of Australia’s history that has often been overlooked—the service of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. - 毎年ANZACデーには、オーストラリア各地で人...

Donald Trump announces extension of ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Anthony Albanese defends NDIS reforms. Indigenous leaders and advocates are worried remote communities will be left without power as the global fuel crisis continues. Recorded 24 April. - イスラエルとレバノンは、ホワイトハウスでの協議を受け、停戦を3週間延長することで合意しました。アルバニージー首相が、全国障害者保険制度（NDI...

Over the past two weeks, we’ve been featuring “super convenient” ingredients you can find at major supermarkets in Australia. This week, we’re focusing on foods to keep in your freezer—perfect for busy days or when unexpected guests drop by. - これまで2週にわたり、オーストラリアの大手スーパーで手に入る、「超便利」な食材をご紹介しています。今週は冷凍庫に常備しておくと、忙しい時や急な来客時に便利な...

Donald Trump announces extension of ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. Anthony Albanese defends NDIS reforms. Indigenous leaders and advocates are worried remote communities will be left without power as the global fuel crisis continues. - イスラエルとレバノンは、ホワイトハウスでの協議を受け、停戦を3週間延長することで合意しました。アルバニージー首相が、全国障害者保険制度（NDIS）の大規模な見直し...

Last month, a Japanese dementia care delegation visited Australia, touring local facilities and exchanging ideas while learning from each other’s approaches. The group was led by Professor Katsuya Urakami of Tottori University’s Faculty of Medicine, a leading expert in dementia prevention. - 先月、日本から認知症ケアの代表団がオーストラリアを訪れ、現地の施設を視察しました。互いの取り組みを学び合い...

Learn English useful for talking about money, expenses, and financial pressure. Practise everyday phrases for describing rising costs, managing a budget, and explaining financial challenges. - 出費や金銭、そしてお金のやりくりについて話す時に役立つ英語を学びましょう。 物価の上昇、予算の管理、家計の悩みなどを説明する際に使える、日常的なフレーズを身につけよう！

The Federal Government has announced a major overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in efforts to cut down fraud and spending in the $50 billion program. Welcoming some aspects of the reform, disability advocates say there must be further clarity around cuts to support and eligibility, with fears that those in need will lose access to vital supports. - 連邦政府は、年間およそ500億ドル...

Disability advocates have welcomed some aspects of the federal government's plan to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme but say there must be further clarity around cuts to support and eligibility, with fears that those in need will lose access to vital supports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has played down expectations of tougher fuel restrictions, ahead of a national cabinet meeti...

U-S President Donald Trump says the U-S will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan’s request, while keeping forces “ready and able” and maintaining a blockade of Iranian ports and shipping. Australia is taking part in a two-day meeting of military planners in London aimed at advancing a mission to re-open the Strait of Hormuz. - アメリカのトランプ大統領は、イランとの停戦延長を表明しました。一...

Fuel prices have spiked, and so have concerns and complaints about alleged price gouging. Are retailers cashing in on the crisis? - 青天井の燃料価格。便乗値上げへの懸念、苦情はありますか？小売店は危機に乗じて利益を増やしているのでしょうか？

Mie Kimura came to Sydney in 1984 with her husband, who was posted there, and their four children. Prior to moving to Sydney, she had spent around four years in Iran during the 1970s. Now Ms Kimura is in her 80s, she looks back on her life in Sydney and her time in the ancient Iranian city of Isfahan. - 1984年に駐在員の夫に帯同し子ども４人とシドニーに来た木村美枝さん。シドニーに来る前の70年代には...

Concerns have been raised about the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton, Queensland, as a venue for Olympic rowing, including the presence of crocodiles and inconsistent water flow that may not be suitable for competition. However, Queensland’s sports minister says there is no alternative. This week’s Australia Wide report comes from Brisbane, with Fumiko Nagashima. - クイーンズランド州ロックハンプトンの...

The consumer watchdog is alleging the supermarket giant used "illusory discounts" to sell Tim Tams and 11 other popular items. - オーストラリア競争・消費者委員会（ACCC）は、「見せかけの値引き」を使い、ティムタムを含む人気商品を販売していたと主張しています。