94
/ 100
True
A dog waited for 9 years after his master's death outside a train station until he died.
Infact verdict: True (94/100).
The claim about a dog waiting for 9 years after his master's death is true and refers to Hachikō, an Akita dog known for his loyalty. Hachikō waited outside Shibuya Station for nearly ten years after his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, passed away in 1925. This story is well-documented and widely recognized, with multiple reliable sources confirming the details. Hachikō's vigil lasted until his death in 1935, making him a cultural icon in Japan.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
94
True
History
A dog waited for 9 years after the death of his master outside the train station every morning until he himself passed away.
The claim is about Hachikō, an Akita dog who waited for his master, Hidesaburō Ueno, outside Shibuya Station for nearly ten years after Ueno's death in 1925. This is confirmed by multiple reliable sources, including Wikipedia and historical articles. Hachikō's story is well-documented and widely recognized, making the claim factual.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
Multiple reliable sources confirm Hachikō's story.
