Today, the Japan Football Association announced changes to the format of the Emperor's Cup JFA 100th Japan Football Championship.
For the 100th Emperor's Cup only, the tournament will be a seven-round knockout competition, starting in September with 50 teams. From the J.League, only the top two teams from the 2020 Meiji Yasuda J1 League (selection method currently under review) will participate from the semi-finals, scheduled for Sunday, December 27.
Please see the Japan Football Association official website for details.