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Akiyoshi（秋義） was a Japanese swordsmith of the Soshu school in Sagami province, active during the Oan (1368-1375) ND period.
The work follows the Soshu-den tradition.
Designated works by Akiyoshi include 1 Jūyō Bunkazai (Important Cultural Property), 1 Jūyō.