Kobo Daishi, posthumous name of Kukai (q.v.)
Kobun, 39th Emperor (672), Prince Otomo (q.v.) succeeds Tenchi; included in Dai Nihon-shi
Koeckebacker, Nicholas, Dutch factor, helps conquer castle of Kara
Koetomi, merchant, envoy to China
Kofuku-ji, Nara temple of Hosso sect; armed men of the monastery; their quarrels and their treatment by Taira; burnt by Taira (1180); revenue of temple
Koga, in Shimosa, seat of Ashikaga after Kamakura; Shigeuji's castle
Kogen, 8th Emperor (214-158 B.C.)
Kogon, Northern Emperor (1332-5), Prince Kazuhito (q.v.), gives commission (1336) to the Ashikaga, and expects restoration to throne; becomes Zen priest
Kogo-shui, ancient record quoted
Kogyoku, (35th) Empress (642-5); abdicates, becomes Empress Dowager; again Empress see Saimei; Asuka palace; worship of silk-worm