title: 1996 Empress's Cup final
text: # 1996 Empress's Cup final
  
  1996 Empress's Cup Final was the 18th final of the Empress's Cup competition. The final was played at National Stadium in Tokyo on January 19, 1997. Nikko Securities Dream Ladies won the championship.
  
  ## Overview
  
  Nikko Securities Dream Ladies won their 3rd title, by defeating Yomiuri-Seiyu Beleza 3–0.
  
  