Emperor's cup(Tenno Yes)JapanIn variousCompetitionEtcWinAwarded to those whoToast(Trophy). Also, the name of the tournament where the gift will be awarded.

Overview

OriginallyEmperor's Cup(EmperorThe name (commemorative cup given by) is correct,Grand Sumo,BaseballIt is common to call it the Emperor's Cup (cup) except for^{[Annotation 1]}.Chrysanthemum flower emblemWas arrangedMade of silverTrophy.

Imperial Household AgencyThe Emperor's Cup has been given to the organization that manages the competition by the Imperial Household Agency, and therefore gives authority to the competition. As a general rule, one gift is given per competition^{[Annotation 2]}So, it is given to the organization that controls the country and of each competitionJapan ChampionshipWonplayer(OUR TEAM) Is often awarded. As an exceptionBaseball The1926(Taisho 15nd year)Crown princeRegent PalaceHirohito (laterEmperor Showa) ByTokyo Roku University Baseball FederationDue to the fact that the Regent Cup was given to the league, the Emperor's Cup was given to the federation and given to the winning team of the league.volleyball,サ ッ カ ーIn some cases, the tournament that awards the gift will change.

What is the competition here?SportsNot only competitions, but also competitions such as agriculture and forestry technology are included. As a general rule, when the gift of the Emperor's Cup was being heldamateurIt was only for competitions, but now it isProfessional・ Amateur is no longer relevant.

In gender-separated competitions, if a boy is given the Emperor's Cup, the girlQueencupThere are also cases where is given. However, it is not always given to both men and women, and depending on the competition, it is given only to boys.^{[Annotation 3]}. Also,wrestlingIn some cases, the Emperor's Cup is given to athletes selected by both men and women.

History

The first case in the history of modern sports that received the gift of the Emperor's CupHorse racingIn1880(Meiji13 years)6/9ToYokohama OfForeign ResidentOrganized inJapan Race ClubSponsored byEmperor MeijiMade of silver花瓶Was given to usMikado's Vase"The race is the beginning^[1].. Emperor Meiji, who was deeply interested in horse racing in general, often gave prizes such as sake cups and vases to Yokohama horse racing, and all the races in which these were contested were in English.The Emperor's Cup"Or"The Emperor's GiftWas called^[2].. Horse racingEmperor AwardIs an inheritance of these races and has a direct origin1905The Japan Race Club opened in (Meiji 38)Kikuhana Imperial SealReceived the gift of the attached silver flower arrangementYokohama Racecourse"Emperor's Cup (later) held atImperial Award)”^[3].

Pacific WarUntil soon after, direct trophies andShieldIn addition to the cases where the gift was given, the trophy created based on the gift was also called, but now only the trophy and the plaque given are called the Emperor's Cup.

Possession group

Emperor's Cup (Sake Cup), Empress's Cup (Sake Cup)

Only the Emperor's Cup

Empress's Cup only

Emperor's Cup other than sports competition

Agriculture, forestry and fisheries 

• 7 divisions of agriculture, forestry and fisheries (agricultural products,sericulture,Gardening,Livestock,forestry,Fisheries, Diversified management, Mura-zukuri), the Emperor's Cup is given to producers who have achieved particularly excellent results at the agriculture, forestry and fisheries festival participation commendation event throughout the year.^[4].

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Source

References

• Shoji Hayasaka "Horse Racing Foreign History --Sports of Kings Landing in Yokohama" (Japan Racing Public Relations Center,1987）ISBN-978 4924426207

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