Akira Yabe

Akira Yabe (born 1 June 1946) is a Japanese professional golfer.

Yabe played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning five times. His biggest win came in 1982 in the Japan Open Golf Championship.

PGA of Japan Tour wins (5)
 * Note: The 1979 Shizuoka Open was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.

PGA of Japan Tour playoff record (0–3)

Other wins (2)

 * 1978 Nagano Open
 * 1980 Kanagawa Open

Senior wins (4)

 * 2007 Handa Cup Kanto Pro Grand Senior Championship
 * 2008 Kanto Pro Grand Senior Championship
 * 2014 Starts Senior Tournament, Japan Professional Gold Senior Championship Golf Partner Cup