These are a series of directories containing information on Buraku community locations, number of households, major occupations etc. throughout the country. The publication was first disclosed in 1975 and to date, eight different types of Buraku lists have been found. These lists have been published by private detective agencies who sold more than 200 sets of lists to companies who wanted to inquire into the background of job applicants, and to marriage partners who wanted to know the background of their future spouse. In atonement for purchasing the lists, some companies have formed industrial federations to commit themselves to solving the Buraku and other human rights issues.

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