Aoki Kaneiye, metal-worker of Muromachi period
Konyo, scholar, studies Dutch (1744); introduces sweet potato
Aoto Fujitsuna criticizes Hojo Tokiyori
Ape, worship of
Apotheosis, one class of Kami formed by
Aqueducts in irrigation
Arai Hakuseki (1656-1726), Confucianist, author of Sotran I gen (ill.); retired; opposes forcing Imperial princes into priesthood
Arakahi, defeats Iwai in Chikugo (528 A.D.)
Archaeological relics
Archery, early development of; in reign of Temmu; equestrian, in Nara epoch; (ill.)