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About Japanese Cup Tournament
Read more →The Japanese Cup Tournament is an annual knockout football competition contested by teams from all levels of the Japanese football league system. It is the oldest football competition in Japan, having been first held in 1921.
The Japanese Cup Tournament was first held in 1921 as the Emperor's Cup. It was originally open only to amateur teams, but professional teams were allowed to compete starting in 1992.
The tournament has been held every year since its inception, except for 1943 and 1944, due to World War II.
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