SBS Japanese - SBSの日本語放送

In August, Theatre Banana Japan—a bilingual theatre company for children founded in New York in 2012 by a group of Japanese mothers—staged performances for students at four schools in Sydney and Melbourne. Why do they stage productions that use multiple languages? We asked the project leader Eisuke Matsuda and a company member Yoko Uesugi, who were visiting Australia at the time. - 日本人の母親た...

Compared with mainland Australia, Japanese trends and culture can take longer to reach Tasmania. This week on Australia Wide, our reported from Tasmania, Mayumi Horikawa spoke with "Rosie" and "Natsuki", the women behind a one-day-only fruit sandwich pop-up that drew strong interest from locals. - メインランドと比べると、日本のトレンドや文化が届きにくいと言われるタスマニア。今週の「オーストラリア...

The Federal Government has ruled out any further fuel excise relief as oil prices approach $150 Australian dollars a barrel. South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas insists plans to secure a new owner for the Whyalla steelworks remain intact. The Federal Government says the training of Artificial Intelligence is a major economic opportunity for Australia. - 原油価格が1バレル150オーストラリアド...

The JCS Japan Festival—an annual spring tradition—was held once again in Chatswood. With the number of Australian tourists visiting Japan surpassing the one-million mark last year, we spoke with organizers and exhibitors about shifting levels of interest in Japan, the significance of the festival, and future expectations. - 毎年、春恒例の 日本の祭り、JCS Japan Festival。今年もChatswood で開催され...

Hundreds of people at the Whyalla steelworks in South Australia are expected to lose their jobs, following a decision to permanently shut down its blast furnace. Three MPs have launched a protest in Canberra over the government's plans to cut private health insurance rebates for retirees, in order to supplement its aged care spending budget. One Nation Treasury spokesperson Barnaby Joyce has defen...

Australia is a vast and diverse country to explore, but driving in rural and remote areas can involve conditions you may not encounter in cities. Knowing what to expect and how to prepare can help you travel more safely and confidently. - オーストラリアは広大で、さまざまな魅力にあふれた国です。しかし、地方や遠隔地を車で移動する際には、都市部ではあまり経験しないようなことに直面することがあります。...

Masahiko Fumimoto was working as an engineer when a cup of coffee in Melbourne sparked a lifelong passion. Today, he runs an Australian-style coffee stand in Osaka, Japan. This story was first published in September 2025. - エンジニアとして働いていた文元政彦さん。メルボルンで出会った一杯のコーヒーをきっかけに、その奥深い魅力に引き込まれました。現在は故郷・大阪でオーストラリアスタイルのコーヒースタ...

After a sold-out Australian tour last year, Ichiko Aoba returns as part of her "Across the Oceans Tour." For the first time, she will perform with an ensemble, bringing audiences into her enchanting and immersive musical world. - 昨年ソールドアウトとなったオーストラリア・ツアーに続き、青葉市子が「Across the Oceans Tour」の一環として再び来豪。今回は初となるアンサンブル編成で、幻想的な音の世界を届け...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will not join moves to ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements. The United States has expressed concerns over the Australian government's proposed social media regulation, the Digital Duty of Care. The federal government says details of its migration reform plan will be announced once preparations are complete. Recorded 11 September. - ア...

From sweet, fragrant Australian-grown pineapples to green papaya that is often enjoyed like a vegetable, discover some uniquely Australian ways to enjoy fruits that are not commonly found in Japan. 。 - 甘く香り高いオーストラリア産の完熟パイナップルと、野菜のように楽しむ青パパイヤ。日本ではあまりなじみのない、オーストラリアならではのフルーツの楽しみ方をご紹介します。 Listen to SBS Japanese Audio o...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will not join moves to ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements. The United States has expressed concerns over the Australian government's proposed social media regulation, the Digital Duty of Care. The federal government says details of its migration reform plan will be announced once preparations are complete. - アルバニージー首相は、イ...

Aiko Goto, a violinist with the Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO), has enjoyed a long career as a performer while also helping to nurture the next generation of musicians through the ACO Academy. The podcast also features a special violin performance by Goto for SBS Japanese listeners. - オーストラリア室内管弦楽団（Australian Chamber Orchestra、ACO）のヴァイオリニスト、後藤和子さんは、長年にわた...

Learn English for talking about losing your job. Practise ways to explain workplace changes and sympathetic responses to someone who has had bad news. - 職場でいつも通り一日が始まると思っていたのに、ひとつのミーティングを境に、突然仕事を失うことになったら、英語でどう説明しますか？ 反対に、身近な人からそんな知らせを聞いた時、どんな言葉をかければいいのでしょうか？ 今回は、そうした状況について英語で...

The novel 'The Swan and the Bat' by a Japanese author Keigo Higashino, who passed away in July, has been adapted into a film and recently released in Japan. This month, we’re featuring its theme song. - ７月に亡くなった東野圭吾氏による小説「白鳥とコウモリ」が映画化され、日本で公開されました。今月はその主題歌をピックアップします。 Listen to SBS Japanese Audio on Tue, Thu and Fri from 1pm on SBS 3....

Events are taking place across the country today to mark RU OK? Day, an event aiming to bridge the disconnection people may be feeling. The CEO of oil and gas industry giant Santos argues Australia is uniquely placed to take advantage of the spiking demand for energy across the globe. Police are conducting forensic tests on a car as part of a murder investigation, with a suspect still at large. Ne...

Loading their taiko drums into a single van and travelling across Australia, Byron Taiko brings the spirit of Japanese drumming to audiences around the country. The group is led by the Akiba family, who are dedicated to sharing this traditional art form. - 一台のバンに太鼓を積み込み、オーストラリア各地で演奏を続ける「Byron Taiko」。家族で活動する秋葉ファミリーは、日本文化のひとつである和太鼓の魅力...

As Australia enters spring, people are being urged to remain vigilant against respiratory illnesses such as influenza and COVID-19, as well as asthma and allergy symptoms triggered by pollen. From 1 October, eligibility for free COVID-19 vaccinations is also set to change, while experts are raising concerns about low vaccination rates among those most at risk of severe illness. - 春を迎えたオース...

The US military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in retaliation after Iran attempted to strike US naval vessels with ballistic missiles...Three people have been arrested in an interstate police operation targeting the CFMEU...The United States has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed Digital Duty of Care rules. - アメリカ軍は、イランがアメリカ海軍の軍艦への弾道ミサ...

Amid the death and devastation of the Nepal-Tibet floods, racism is emerging on social media platforms. - ネパールとチベット自治区で起きた大規模な洪水は、多くの死者と甚大な被害をもたらしました。その一方で、ソーシャルメディアでは、隠れていた人種差別が目に見える形で現れています。 SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送...

The Australian Shakuhachi Festival 2026 took place on the Sunshine Coast from 3 to 6 September. We speak to Japanese shakuhachi performers/instructors Kaoru Kakizakai and Chozan Imoto, and to the festival’s organiser, Dr Lindsay Duggan, president of the Australian Shakuhachi Society. - ９月３日～６日にサンシャインコーストで開かれたオーストラリアン尺八フェスティバル。日本からのゲスト講師として参加...

South Australia’s golden canola fields are in full bloom, attracting visitors from across the state. However, concerns are mounting over tourists trespassing on private farmland to capture the perfect shot. This week, Adelaide contributor Leo Kubota joins us with more on the canola season, as well as the Royal Adelaide Show and a fascinating washi art exhibition. - 南オーストラリア州では、黄金色の...

Social media law reforms are being introduced to parliament today, including a measure to force digital platforms to offer users an opportunity to opt-out of algorithms. A report tracking the health and well-being of survivors of the Stolen Generations and their descendent, has found the group faces significant challenges compared with other Indigenous Australians of the same age. At least one per...

Matsuri Brisbane brought together people united by a shared love of Japanese culture, alongside a new generation of young leaders. Through cultural exchange and community connections, the festival highlighted the growing bonds between Australia and Japan. - 日豪友好協力基本条約締結50周年の節目に開催された「Matsuri Brisbane」。会場では日本文化を愛する人々や次世代の若者たちが交流し、日本とオーストラ...

One Nation is denying its new superannuation policy will lead to mass superannuation withdrawals, or increased inflation...The embattled property development company Bathla has stood down around 200 of its 350 staff...Veterans are accusing the government of failing to honour commitments made in response to the Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide, two years after the final report was handed down....

About one in five Australian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Understanding the prostate, your risk and the options for testing can help with early detection and treatment. In this episode of Australia Explained, learn about prostate cancer, PSA testing, treatment and support. - オーストラリアでは、男性のおよそ5人に1人が生涯のうちに前立腺がんと診断されるといわれていま...