Defender Atsuto Uchida and Brazilian midfielder Danilo were on target as Kashima Antlers defeated Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2-0 to win the Emperor's Cup on Tuesday.
Uchida's clinical finish after eight minutes put Kashima in front and substitute Danilo added a late second as the Antlers completed a league and cup double and inflicted more heartbreak on Sanfreece just weeks after it was relegated to the second division.
"I'm double happy," laughed Kashima manager Oswaldo Oliveira. "Looking back at the beginning of the season I thought it would be difficult (to win two trophies) but I'm expected to do a good job and I'm an optimist.