Buraku Problem Q&A
Many journalists, researchers and students from abroad come to visit us at the BLHRRI. Although they come from different parts of the world, they come to us to learn more about Buraku problems and ask for much information. Among the many questions asked us, we picked out those most frequently asked in these occasions, and will try to answer them as a new series of"Q&A"in this news letter. We hope this will be a help in understanding Buraku problems.
Q When and how was the Buraku born?
A It is said that the so-called BURAKU was formed during a period from the TOYOTOMI to the early EDO era, that is, from the beginning of the 16th century to the middle of the 17th century such a social class structure was legally and systematically fixed.