Ato - After

…One of the ancient Japanese cities. It was located in Ato, and its name is thought to have come from the fact that mulberry trees were planted there. The place name Ato was apparently found in Kawachi and Yamato in ancient times.

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "Ato" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…日本古代の市の一つ。〈阿斗〉に所在し，桑の木が植えられていたことから出た名称と考えられる。〈阿斗〉という地名は，古代には河内と大和にあったらしい。…

※「阿斗」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

出典｜株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第２版について | 情報