* Agarwood – a fragrant wood used in incense and perfume
* Ainu – an indigenous people of Japan
* Aji – a type of horse mackerel found in the Pacific Ocean
* Aki – an orange fruit native to Asia
* Amanatto – a traditional Chinese sweet made from fermented rice
* Amchoor – a dried mango powder used as a spice in Indian cuisine
* Anko – a sweet red bean paste used in Japanese desserts
* Ao Dai – a traditional Vietnamese dress
* Asahi – a Japanese beer
* Ata – a type of woven fabric