User:Miminity/Did You Know

This is the summary of my WP:DYK journey

Statistics

Number of Nomination: 38
Number of Successful: 22
Number of Failed: 3

History

First nomination: Ai Uta (nom) (Nominated on July 28, 2024; Appeared on September 29, 2024)
First apperance to the mainpage: Hyakuman-kai no "I Love You" (nom) (Nominated on July 29, 2024; Appeared on September 18, 2024)
First failed: Hold Your Hand (film) (nom) (Nominated on November 10, 2024)
First QPQ: for Gyutto (nom); reviewed (this nom)
First non-Japan related article: Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal (nom) Nominated on September 20, 2025

Current

Awaiting Approval

Kushiro wetlands megasolar issue (nom)
Mihoko Ishida (nom)
Takashi Kimura (politician) (nom)
Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal (nom)
Issei (YouTuber) (nom)

Approved

Yonezawa Shokai Building (nom)
Endoji Shopping Arcade Statues (nom)
Takuya Kawamura (QuizKnock) (nom)
Fukura P (nom)
Satō–Suzuki Baseball Match (nom)
Aso Tateno Dam (nom)
Tsugumasa Muraoka (nom)
Hiroshi Abe's home page (nom)
Curry Shop Shimizu (nom)

Hooks

... that Hyakuman-kai no "I Love You" is a popular confession song in Japan?
... that Japanese girls found the song "Ai Uta" by the band Greeeen to be a perfect love song for the autumn, according to a 2007 Oricon survey?
... that Yuki Waga created the "earworm" for "Shikairo Days" by walking around his house repeating "shikanoko nokonoko koshitantan"?
... that a Japanese male singer often sang in a female perspective?
... that "Gyutto" was used by many couples to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan?
... that Yuika was allowed by her parents to take a music-related course after playing one of her songs to them?
... that Huwie Ishizaki was often asked to "write his real name", despite Huwie being his actual name?
... that a train station in Japan appointed a cat as an "honorary assistant"?
... that QuizKnock created puzzle games for the Imperial Palace East Garden?
... that Izawa Takushi is called the "Quiz King from Tokyo University"?
... that VTuber Sakura Miko was featured in a paper on structural stability and thermodynamics?
... that The Alchemist Code, a game themed around the seven deadly sins, collaborated with The Seven Deadly Sins?
... that a Japanese governor wore a pregnancy simulation suit to encourage men to help out their wives at home?
... that Hideaki Kobayashi (pictured) cosplays as a schoolgirl despite being in his 60s?
... that Makoto Nishimoto tried to run in the 2020 Tokyo gubernatorial election as his nickname "Super Crazy-kun"?
... that Masanori Tanimoto was elected as the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture seven times?
... that the prefectural border on Hyōtanjima is only 74 metres (243 ft) long?
... that Swertia japonica was used as an insecticide for clothes during the Edo period?
... that the "umbilical cord" panhandle is only about 90 centimetres (35 in) wide at its narrowest point?
... that Soviet Island is in Japan?
... that the Tochigi–Gunma–Saitama border is a rare example of a prefectural tripoint in Japan located on flat land?
... that Japanese YouTuber Pocky named his channel after his dog?

Notices

Hyakuman-kai no "I Love You"

On 18 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hyakuman-kai no "I Love You", which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Hyakuman-kai no "I Love You" is a popular confession song in Japan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hyakuman-kai no "I Love You". You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hyakuman-kai no "I Love You"), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Ai Uta

On 29 September 2024, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ai Uta, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Japanese girls found the song "Ai Uta" by the band Greeeen to be a perfect love song for the autumn, according to a 2007 Oricon survey? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ai Uta. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ai Uta), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Shikairo Days

On 6 January 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shikairo Days, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Yuki Waga created the "earworm" for "Shikairo Days" by walking around his house repeating "shikanoko nokonoko koshitantan"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shikairo Days. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Shikairo Days), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Mosawo

On 16 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mosawo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Japanese male singer often sang in a female perspective? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mosawo. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mosawo), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gyutto

On 27 February 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gyutto, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "Gyutto" was used by many couples to cope during the COVID-19 pandemic in Japan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gyutto. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Gyutto), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Yuika (singer)

On 1 March 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yuika (singer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Yuika was allowed by her parents to take a music-related course after playing one of her songs to them? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yuika (singer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yuika (singer)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Huwie Ishizaki

On 5 March 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Huwie Ishizaki, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Huwie Ishizaki was often asked to "write his real name", despite Huwie being his actual name? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Huwie Ishizaki. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Huwie Ishizaki), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Nekomata Station

On 25 March 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nekomata Station, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a train station in Japan appointed a cat as an "honorary assistant"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nekomata Station. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Nekomata Station), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

QuizKnock

On 31 March 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article QuizKnock, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that QuizKnock created puzzle games for the Imperial Palace East Garden? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/QuizKnock. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, QuizKnock), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Izawa Takushi

On 8 April 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Izawa Takushi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Izawa Takushi is called the "Quiz King from Tokyo University"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Izawa Takushi. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Izawa Takushi), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Sakura Miko

On 11 April 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sakura Miko, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that VTuber Sakura Miko was featured in a paper on structural stability and thermodynamics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sakura Miko. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sakura Miko), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

The Alchemist Code

On 26 April 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Alchemist Code, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The Alchemist Code, a game themed around the seven deadly sins, collaborated with The Seven Deadly Sins? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Alchemist Code. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The Alchemist Code), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Yoshinori Yamaguchi

On 11 May 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yoshinori Yamaguchi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a Japanese governor wore a pregnancy simulation suit to encourage men to help out their wives at home? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yoshinori Yamaguchi. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yoshinori Yamaguchi), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Hideaki Kobayashi (cosplayer)

On 12 May 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hideaki Kobayashi (cosplayer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Hideaki Kobayashi (pictured) cosplays as a schoolgirl despite being in his 60s? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hideaki Kobayashi (cosplayer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hideaki Kobayashi (cosplayer)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Makoto Nishimoto

On 22 May 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Makoto Nishimoto, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Makoto Nishimoto tried to run in the 2020 Tokyo gubernatorial election as his nickname "Super Crazy-kun"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Makoto Nishimoto. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Makoto Nishimoto), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Masanori Tanimoto

On 4 June 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Masanori Tanimoto, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Masanori Tanimoto was elected as the governor of Ishikawa Prefecture seven times? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Masanori Tanimoto. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Masanori Tanimoto), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Hyōtanjima

On 31 August 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hyōtanjima, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the prefectural border on Hyōtanjima is only 74 metres (243 ft) long? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hyōtanjima. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hyōtanjima), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Swertia japonica

On 1 September 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Swertia japonica, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Swertia japonica was used as an insecticide for clothes during the Edo period? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Swertia japonica. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Swertia japonica), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Fukushima Prefecture salient

On 5 September 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Fukushima Prefecture salient, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the "umbilical cord" panhandle is only about 90 centimetres (35 in) wide at its narrowest point? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Umbilical Cord (Fukushima). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Fukushima Prefecture salient), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Sobieto

On 12 September 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sobietoshima, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Soviet Island is in Japan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Soviet Island. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sobietoshima), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Tochigi–Gunma–Saitama border

On 19 September 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tochigi–Gunma–Saitama border, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Tochigi–Gunma–Saitama border is a rare example of a prefectural tripoint in Japan located on flat land? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tochigi–Gunma–Saitama border. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tochigi–Gunma–Saitama border), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to nominate it.

Pocky (YouTuber)

On 24 September 2025, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pocky (YouTuber), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Japanese YouTuber Pocky named his channel after his dog? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pocky (YouTuber). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Pocky (YouTuber)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to nominate it.

Summary

Indicated in bold are rejected, and indicated italics are pending approval or approved but have not yet appeared in the Main Page or in prep or in queue.

2024

July

28: Ai Uta (nom) appeared on September 29, 2024
29: Hyakuman-kai no "I Love You" (nom) appeared on September 18, 2024

November

10: Hold Your Hand (film) (nom)
24: Shikairo Days (nom) appeared on January 6, 2025

2025

January

20: Mosawo (nom) appeared on February 16, 2025
22: Gyutto (nom) appeared on February 27, 2025
28: Yuika (singer) (nom) appeared on March 1, 2025

February

3: Huwie Ishizaki (nom) appeared on March 5, 2025
10: Japanese Girls Never Die (nom)
24: Nekomata Station (nom) appeared on March 17, 2025

March

8: Sakura Miko (nom) appeared on April 11, 2025
9:
- QuizKnock (nom) appeared on March 31, 2025
- Izawa Takushi (nom) appeared on April 8, 2025
26: The Alchemist Code (nom) appeared on April 26, 2025

April

8: Hideaki Kobayashi (cosplayer) (nom) appeared on May 12, 2025
23: Yoshinori Yamaguchi (nom) appeared on May 11, 2025
25: Makoto Nishimoto (nom) appeared on May 22, 2025
26: Seitaro Hattori (nom)
30: Masanori Tanimoto (nom) appeared on June 1, 2025

July

10: Swertia japonica (nom) appeared on September 1, 2025
27: Hyōtanjima (nom) appeared on August 31, 2025

August

2: Tochigi–Gunma–Saitama border (nom) appeared on September 19, 2025
3: Sobieto (titled as Sobietoshima when appeared) (nom) appeared on September 12, 2025; 13th on page views for September 2025
4: Fukushima Prefecture salient (nom) appeared on September 5, 2025; Top 3 on views for September 2025
8: Pocky (YouTuber) (nom) appeared on September 24, 2025
12: Yonezawa Shokai Building (nom)
15: Takashi Kimura (politician) (nom)
17: Tsugumasa Muraoka (nom)
23: Satō–Suzuki Baseball Match (nom)
27: Aso Tateno Dam (nom)
30:
- Takuya Kawamura (QuizKnock) (nom)
- Fukura P (nom)

September

2: Endoji Shopping Arcade Statues (nom)
8: Mihoko Ishida (nom)
10: Kushiro wetlands megasolar issue (nom)
18: Hiroshi Abe's home page (nom)
19: Curry Shop Shimizu (nom)
20: Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal (nom)
21: Issei (YouTuber) (nom)

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Awards & Recognition

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 23,042 views (960.1 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of September 2025 – nice work!