2006 Emperor's Cup
The 86th Emperor's Cup had been held between September 17, 2006, and January 1, 2007. The previous season's winners Urawa Red Diamonds defended the Cup and completed the league-cup double.
Matches
Third round
The third round matches were held on October 8, 2006.| Match No. | Home Team | Score | Away Team | Attendance |
| 35 | Consadole Sapporo | 3–1 | Nippon Steel Oita | 2,353 |
| 36 | Honda FC | 1–0 | Kochi University | 605 |
| 37 | Ehime FC | 2–0 | Biwako Seikei Sport College | 1,504 |
| 38 | Sagan Tosu | 4–3 | Ritsumeikan University | 1,679 |
| 39 | Montedio Yamagata | 6–2 | Mitsubishi Mizushima | 1,804 |
| 40 | Shonan Bellmare | 4–1 | Kansai University | 1,167 |
| 41 | Thespa Kusatsu | 3–0 | FC Gifu | 2,650 |
| 42 | Tokushima Vortis | 4–1 | Miyazaki Sangyo-keiei University | 831 |
| 43 | Yokohama FC | 0–1 | Banditonce Kobe | 2,011 |
| 44 | Tokyo Verdy 1969 | 0–1 | Tochigi SC | 3,023 |
| 45 | Vegalta Sendai | 1–0 | Rosso Kumamoto | 6,007 |
| 46 | Mito HollyHock | 0–1 | Shizuoka FC | 1,016 |
| 47 | Vissel Kobe | 2–4 | YKK AP FC | 3,551 |
| 48 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3–0 | Hosei University | 2,752 |
Fourth round
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Fifth round
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Quarterfinals
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