A new soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] cultivar, "Akimiyabi," was developed by the NARO Tohoku Agricultural Research Center in 2013. This cultivar was selected from a cross between "Fukushirome" and "Karikei 623" with the goal of developing a cultivar with resistance to soybean mosaic virus and lodging, and with large seed size and good seed quality. "Akimiyabi" is classified into maturity group IV, based on its date of maturity at Kariwano, Akita (latitude 39°32' N, longitude 140°22' E).It has purple flowers, gray pubescence and dark brown pods at maturity. It has a medium stem height and a determinate growth habit, and is resistant to lodging and soybean mosaic virus strains A, B, C and D. The seeds of "Akimiyabi" are large and of good quality, and have yellowish-white seed coats with yellow hila. "Akimiyabi" is suitable for tofu and miso processing. "Akimiyabi" has shown adaptability in the southern area of the Tohoku district. It was released as a new recommended cultivar by Miyagi Prefecture in 2013.