Shinkansenjunan
Shinkansenjunan refers to a series of accidents and incidents that have occurred on Japan's high-speed railway network, the Shinkansen. While the Shinkansen system is renowned for its exceptional safety record, with no passenger fatalities due to derailments or collisions since its inception in 1964, a small number of incidents have taken place. These have primarily involved issues such as minor derailments at very low speeds, emergency brake applications due to track obstructions or equipment malfunctions, and occasional collisions with animals. The term "Shinkansenjunan" is not an official designation but is used informally to categorize these events.
One notable incident occurred in December 2014, when a derailment happened at a low speed in Fukuoka