Umamusume Pretty Derby: Japan Cup Race Guide

Japan Cap is one of the most prestigious races in Umamusume Pretty Derby. Here’s how you can win it with ease.

Everything you need to know about the Japan Cup in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Everything you need to know about the Japan Cup in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

In Umamusume Pretty Derby, every character has a different career path that they must follow, and for some, the Japan Cup is an important race. The Japan Cup is one of the most famous G1-grade races that can appear either in the trainee’s second or third year. Here’s a guide on how to clear the Japan Cup race in Umamusume Pretty Derby.

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Japan Cup Details and Requirements in Umamusume Pretty Derby

Run in the Japan Cup (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Run in the Japan Cup (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

The Japan Cup is a G1-grade race that appears during early November in the second and third years of the runner’s career. Moreover, you need at least 25,000 fans to gain access to the race. Therefore, it is recommended to challenge this difficult race only during the third year of the career. Here are all the details about the Japan Cup race:

  • Racetrack: Tokyo
  • Direction: Counter Clockwise
  • Participants: 18
  • Terrain: Turf
  • Type: Medium
  • Distance: 2400
  • Weather: Daytime
  • Season: Autumn
Win the race with your favourite trainee (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Win the race with your favourite trainee (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

If you wish to come first in the Japan Cup, you must select trainees who are proficient in running medium-distance races. Here are some:

With the Japan Cup being 2400m in distance, it is easy for your runner to lose all her stamina during the race. Therefore, it is recommended to have a few energy-regeneration skills along with velocity-boosting skills for your trainee. Here are a few good examples:

  • Medium Straightaways: Moderately increase velocity on a straight. (Medium)
  • Thunderbolt Step: Moderately avoids becoming surrounded when positioned toward the back mid-race. (Medium)
  • Rosy Outlook: Slightly decreases fatigue when in the lead mid-race. (Medium)
  • Trackblazer: Decrease fatigue when in the lead mid-race. (Medium)

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What Are the Rewards for Completing the Japan Cup?

Here are all the rewards you get from winning the Japan Cup race, including the chance of obtaining them:

  • 1x Medium Distance Shoes (100%)
  • 5x Carat (5%)
  • 400-2400 Monie (100%) 
  • 20-120 Support Points (84%) 
  • 1x Japan Cup Winner’s Sashes
  • 1x Goddess Statue (1%)
  • Up to 30,000 Fans, excluding Support Card boost 

This concludes the Japan Cup race guide.


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