List of Japanese writers: A
List by Family Name: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - M - N - O - R - S - T - U - W - Y - Z
- Abe Kobo (1924–1993)
- Abe Kazushige (born 1968)
- Abe no Nakamaro (698–770)
- Abe Tomoji (1903–1973)
- Aeba Koson (August 15, 1855 – June 20, 1922)
- Agawa Hiroyuki (born 1920)
- Aikawa Sho (born 1965)
- Aizu Yaichi (August 1, 1881 – November 21, 1956)
- Akae Baku (born 1933)
- Akagawa Jiro (born 1948)
- Akahori Satoru (born 1965)
- Akazome Emon (956–1041)
- Aki Fuyuhiko (born 1958)
- Akutagawa Ryūnosuke (March 1, 1892 – July 24, 1927)
- Anrakuan Sakuden (1544–1642)
- Anzai Atsuko (born 1929)
- Anzai Fuyue (March 9, 1898 – August 24, 1965)
- Aoyama Tomoki
- Arai Hakuseki (1657–1725)
- Araki Toichiro (1895–1977)
- Arashiyama Kozaburo
- Arishima Ikuma (November 26, 1882 – September 15, 1960)
- Arishima Takeo (March 4, 1878 – June 9, 1923)
- Ariyoshi Sawako (January 20, 1931 – August 30, 1984)
- Asada Jiro
- Asagiri Yoshimi
- Ashida Enosuke (January 8, 1873 – December 9, 1951)
- Asai Gaiyu (1241–1301)
- Asai Ryoi (died 1691)
- Atsumi Jouji
- Awashima Kangetsu (October 23, 1859 – February 23, 1926)