It began on 31 March 2010 with the first matches of the group stage and ended on 3 November 2010 with the Final at National Olympic Stadium, Tokyo.
Kashima Antlers, Kawasaki Frontale, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Gamba Osaka were given a bye to the quarter-final due to the qualification for the AFC Champions League group stage.
The competition was won by Júbilo Iwata, who defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 5–3 after extra time.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima won by away goals rule (2-2 on aggregate).
Shimizu S-Pulse won by away goals rule (1-1 on aggregate).