Mayu Saito

 Hello, I'm Mayu Saito. I'm from Hyogo Prefecture in Japan and study at Doshisha University. I major in social studies, especially focusing on media. I am 19 years old and this is my second time visiting New Zealand.

I love animals, so I am looking forward to seeing New Zealand wildlife such as penguins, kiwis, and fur seals. This is a photo of my bird, Blanc. I miss Blanc very much.

My hobbies are watching anime, playing games, and playing sports. I sometimes watch anime in English, so I'd like to be able to understand them without subtitles. I have belonged to table tennis and tennis clubs before. Currently, I'm really into ice skating and I'd like to visit the ice rink in Dunedin.


In the future, I hope to use English in my work. However, my speaking skill is very poor, so my first goal is to become fluent enough to communicate easily. If I could go sightseeing or try local food with you all, that would be happy.

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  1. Tomoka SonoFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:22 PM

    hi Mayu🐱! your bird is so cute!!! i love birds too🎶and i love ice skating too🎶

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    1. Mayu SaitoFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:11 PM

      Thank you for complimenting my bird🕊️
      Let's go to the ice rink!

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  2. ZOU QingyangFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:22 PM

    Hi Mayu! I was attracted by your bird Haha! May I ask why did u choose to come to NZ again since you have already visited it before? I mean there are many other choices for English learning besides NZ. Thanks!

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    1. Mayu SaitoFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM

      The last time I visited New Zealand, I was quite impressed by its beautiful natural scenery and its kind people!

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  3. NozomiFebruary 26, 2026 at 12:55 AM

    I didn't know there was a skating rink in Dunedin. I want to go there too!

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  4. Hinako OyaFebruary 26, 2026 at 1:38 AM

    Hi! I’m 19 years old too! Do you like ice skating? I enjoy watching it as well, and I’m planning to go to an ice show in April.

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    1. Mayu SaitoFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:20 PM

      That's nice to go to an ice show! Of course I like ice skating, but I don't know about athlete so much.

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  5. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 1:49 PM

    Hi! Your Blanc is so cute. BIanc may miss you too. It looks like you like plaing sports and I'd like to go ice skating in New Zealand.

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    1. Mayu SaitoFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM

      Yes I like playing sports! Let's go to the ice rink:)

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  6. David WoodfieldFebruary 26, 2026 at 4:44 PM

    Hi Mayu, I enjoyed ice skating a lot as a teenager. My friends & I used to go to the local ice rink to hang out & have fun. Gliding along on skates gives one a sense of freedom I reckon! David :-)

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    1. Mayu SaitoFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:27 PM

      I think so too! Please tell me how to skate well!

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  7. Maria OkadaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM

    Hi Mayu! I am looking forward to seeing the wildlife of New Zealand too! Is there an ice rink in Dunedin?

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    1. Mayu SaitoFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM

      It seems you like animals too! Yes there is an ice rink in Dunedin:)

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  8. HirokaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM

    Hi Mayu! I'm glad to be your friend.
    I want to go sightseeing with you!

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    1. Mayu SaitoFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM

      I'm happy to be your friend too! Let's go on a tour together:)

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