2005 Tokaido Shinkansen arson-suicide, Train fire in Japan
The 2005 Tokaido Shinkansen incident involved a passenger committing arson-suicide on a moving train.
During this event, the attacker spread flammable liquid inside a train car and set it ablaze.
High-speed rail is a symbol of pride in Japanese culture; the incident was a shock to the nation.
Safety measures and emergency protocols were reviewed across the Shinkansen network after the incident.
This attack occurred near Odawara and is a dark moment in the history of Japanese rail travel.
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