List of football clubs in Japan

The List of Japanese football teams is evolving. The list is changing as the popularity of Japanese Association football (soccer) grows.^[1]

J.League

The sport has a long-term expansion program called the "Hundred Year Plan."^[1]

The number of teams in J. League Division 1 is stable; however, the list of teams is variable depending on seasonal win-loss statistics.^[1]

The number of teams in J. League Division 2 is expanding slowly; and creation of a Division 3 is proposed.^[1]

There are 18 Division 1 (J1) teams.^[2] In 2012, the J1 teams are:

There are 20+ Division 2 (J2) teams.^[2] In 2012, the J2 teams are:

The amateur Japan Football League (JFL) has 17 teams.^[43] In 2012, the JFL teams are:

In 2012, Arte Takasaki was removed from the list of JFL teams.^[46]

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