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The IJN '''Akitsushima''' (秋津州) was a 2nd class [[protected cruiser]] of the [[Imperial Japanese Navy]], designed and built by the [[Yokosuka]] shipyards in [[Japan]]. The name ''Akitsushima'' comes from an ancient name for Japan, as used in the ''[[Kojiki]]''. The ''Akitsushima'' was the first [[cruiser]] designed and produced solely by Japan, and was intended to be a high speed scout cruiser to complement the more heavily armed Naniwa-class.It should not be confused with the later [[Pacific War]] era [[seaplane]] [[aircraft carrier|carrier]] of the same name.
After the outbreak of the [[Sino-Japanese War]], [[Hikonojo Kamimura|Kamimura Hikonojo]] was assigned command of the new cruiser IJN ''Akitsushima'' and won distinction at the [[Battle of the Yalu]] on [[17 September]] [[1894]].
On [[21 March]] [[1898]], the ''Akitsushima'' was re-designated as a 3rd class protected cruiser.
Considered underpowered, poorly armored, and outgunned by the time of the [[Russo-Japanese War]], the ''Akitsushima'' was largely assigned to rearline duties. It was re-classified as a “Second Class Coastal Defense Vessel” on [[28 August]] [[1912]], and a Training Ship on [[30 April]] [[1921]]. It was scrapped on [[10 January]] [[1927]].
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