Misaki Nakayama

My name is Misaki Nakayama. I’m from Osaka, Japan. I like singing and listening to music, mainly J-Pop and English-language music. In particular, I love various types of Western music. While studying abroad, I often listen to this kind of music. It matches the landscape of New Zealand perfectly. 

I also enjoy eating. My hometown is famous for konamon, a local food in Osaka made from wheat flour. Therefore, I love takoyaki, okonomiyaki and yakisoba. In fact, one of the main reasons I travel is to enjoy local food. For example, I took a trip to Kyoto with my family to eat crab on New Year’s Day, and we were very satisfied with the food. We had a wonderful time together.

I also like watching movies. One of the most impressive classes I took last semester in Japan was Virtual Culture Studies. In this class, I learned about American history and the social background of the Vietnam War using films produced at that time. It gave me the opportunity to know about the culture. 

 I want to become a businessperson who connects Japan with other countries. To achieve this goal, I want to improve my English, which is a global language. I want to work somewhere I can feel like a member of the global community.







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  1. Saho OnoFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:02 PM

    I love "konamon" too! Because my parents are from Kansai region, we often have them for lunch or dinner. Let me know your favorite restaurant of "konamon" in Osaka!

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    1. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM

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    2. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:54 PM

      Wow! I think you mentioned on your blog that you're from Osaka, I see. My favorite restaurant is Souki, in Asahi Ward, Osaka City. I definitely reccommend you go there!!

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  2. ZOU QingyangFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:09 PM

    Hi Misaki! Could u please tell us sth. about the Vietnam War like its background? Because I don't know much about it :) Many thanks!

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    1. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM

      Sure! I knew that many warriors suffered from idoleness and lostness. However, the government tried to hide the fact and it also bound the freedom of expression. On contrast, film maker fought them and produced various films included in violence and gender.

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  3. NozomiFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

    It's wonderful to know English songs! I want to be able to sing them too.

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    1. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:35 PM

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    2. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:36 PM

      Yeah, I hope so. I want to sing songs like that together with people who love them

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  4. Tomoka SonoFebruary 25, 2026 at 11:34 PM

    hi Misaki! i from Osaka too🎶and i love konamon too🎶🎶

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    1. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:38 PM

      Yes! Konamon is one of the best Japanese cuisines.

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  5. AsumiFebruary 26, 2026 at 1:25 AM

    Hi Misaki! You’re always so smiley and sweet! I can totally imagine you eating delicious konamon with a big happy smile.
    I have a question: do you have any recommendations for local food here in New Zealand? Or do you have any plans to try some specific local dishes?
    I’d love to get some advice from a real food lover like you!

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    1. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:46 PM

      Thank you very much!! I think you have very great facial expression, so it's easy to converse with you!! You are very nice. I maybe eat konamon with a smile. I enjoy eating! I ate the pie last night and it's very good cuisine. I definietly recommend you!! So far, I don't have any plan but I'd like to eat that with you!!

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  6. yunaFebruary 26, 2026 at 1:46 AM

    Hi Misaki! i think we can talk about our favorite songs a lot! Do you go to concerts as well?

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    1. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:48 PM

      Yes!! We have music in common!! That's amazing. I want to go there but the live concerts often are held in other countries, so it's difficult to go there. I wanna go...

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  7. RyosukeFebruary 26, 2026 at 12:57 PM

    Hi Misaki! I like takoyaki and okonomiyaki, too! When I trip to Osaka, I definitely eat those meals.

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    1. Misaki NakayamaFebruary 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM

      Wow! I'm glad to hear that! I love them as I mentioned it. If you haven't eaten it, I recommend you to eat okonomiyaki with shouyu and negi. It's also as good as that with sauce.

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