Is there an American Akita?

Are you aware of the existence of an American Akita breed? Some people claim that there is a specific version of the Akita dog originating from the United States, but others argue that all Akita dogs are essentially the same, regardless of their geographical origin. Do you have any insights into this matter? Are there any notable differences between an American Akita and, say, a Japanese Akita Inu? And if so, what are they? It would be interesting to learn more about the potential existence of an American Akita and how it might differ from its Japanese counterpart.