Happy New Year from the Japanese team in Sydney - 2026

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.

SBS Japanese New Year talk 2026. (From left) Junko Hirabayashi, Yumi Oba, Kazuyo Kitada. Credit: SBS/photo AC

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Happy New Year from the Japanese team in Sydney - 2026

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