Search for hidden Active Galactic Nuclei using Infrared satellite "AKARI" mid-infrared survey

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We performed the search for active galactic nuclei (AGNs) using AKARI mid-infrared (MIR) all-sky survey. “AKARI” is the first Japanese infrared satellite dedicated for infrared astronomy. Especially, our MIR searchcan find not only normal AGNs but also dusty AGNs which are elusive in other wavelengths. Combining AKARI data with optical spectra taken with ground-based telescopes and X-ray data of the Japanese X-ray satellite “Suzaku”, we found three dusty AGNs which do not show any AGN features in other wavelength but infrared band.We also found that the host galaxies of these dusty AGNs are less massive than AGNs that are found with optical spectroscopic surveys. While this result comes from small statistics, our survey will provide the expectation of future search for dusty AGNs.