| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Japan |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Nippon Kokan |
| Runner-up | Yomiuri FC |
| Semifinalists | |
Statistics of Emperor's Cup in the 1981 season.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Nippon Kokan |
| Runner-up | Yomiuri FC |
| Semifinalists | |
Statistics of Emperor's Cup in the 1981 season.