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SBS Japanese has been closely following the journey of Uni, 23, who is travelling from Melbourne to Cairns on a kick scooter.

Geelong has secured its tenth AFL premiership title, defeating the Sydney Swans 133 points to 52 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, also known as the MCG. It was the first grand final in Melbourne in three years.

World Solar Challenge is the pinnacle of solar car racing. The biennial event starts from Sunday 13 Oct 2019. Mr Kouhei Sagawa, the general director of Tokai University Solar Car Team talked about the race and their car on the eve of the start. Broadcast on 12 Oct 2019

Japanese conceptual artist, Tatzu Nishi installs a three-storey doll house in the middle of Rundle Mall for this year's Adelaide Festival. The house is one of main features of the festival where visitors can actually enter, touch furniture and enjoy a moment.

The Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival has been a cultural event that mirrors the traditional Japanese culture including food, art, traditional music and performance. The festival has moved to online since last year due to COVID-19 pandemic. Visit https://mjsf.com.au/ for live streaming at 1pm on Su…

Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) appointed Mr Ikuei Arakane who is a chef in Melbourne as a “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador”. In Australia, four goodwill ambassadors have been appointed so far, and this year, Mr Arakane has been appointed as the fifth and the…

Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) appointed Mr Ikuei Arakane who is a chef in Melbourne as a “Japanese Cuisine Goodwill Ambassador”. In Australia, four goodwill ambassadors have been appointed so far, and this year, Mr Arakane has been appointed as the fifth and the firs…

Melbourne businessman, Mr Jun Hasegawa promotes Japanese food and culture with his company called Tryber Pty Ltd. He believes that a lot of unique and fine produce in Japan can be saved by marketing in Australia.

Mrs Yoko Davies was one of the first presenters in 3EA’s Japanese program. The ethnic radio station in Melbourne merged with 2EA in Sydney to become SBS Radio later. She had been “Japanese voice” from Melbourne for more than 20 years until her retirement.

A Japanese food business in Melbourne that was struggling after the COVID-19 restrictions were imposed, has found a new lease of life after it started ‘pay-it-forward’ service for healthcare workers.

Dr Tetsu Nakamura, a Japanese doctor and a local representative of Peace Japan Medical Services (PMS, known as “Peshawar Kai” in Japanese) died from gunshot wounds on 4 Dec 2019. According to the local police, 73-year- old Nakamura was shot to death during an attack by unidentified armed group in ea…