| Yamazaki Nabisco Cup | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country |  Japan |
| Teams | 18 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Kashima Antlers (5th title) |
| Runner-up | Shimizu S-Pulse |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 55 |
| Goals scored | 170 (3.09 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Yuya Osako (Kashima Antlers) 7 goals |
The 2012 J.League Cup, also known as the 2012 J.League Yamazaki Nabisco Cup for sponsoring purposes, was the 37th edition of the most prestigious Japanese soccer league cup tournament and the 20th edition under the current J.League Cup format.
Kashima Antlers became the winners for two straight years and qualify for the 2013 Suruga Bank Championship.