What is the population of Burakumin in Japan?
It depends on how you count. I dont have the exact figures with me, but the government only counts residents of recognized Buraku areas. In other words, those who received government benefits. However, we would add to that count residents of many other areas who, while not in official Buraku areas, have historically suffered the same types of discrimination. The 1965 Dowa Taisaku Shingi Kai (toshin) Dowa Policy Panel lead to the passing of affirmative action style measures and laws by the national government four years later. In 1969, the Dowa Taisaku Jigyo Tokubetsu Sochi Ho Special Measures for Dowa Ordinance was passed. This resulted in spending on housing, education, and welfare for the Dowa communities in an attempt at raising their standard of living. However, some communities rejected these funds we dont need it and thus have never been officially counted. Within Kyoto itself, there are 11 recognized areas. However, we consider 18 areas to be Buraku communities. (Note: According
