The Suntory Championship was not held, because Júbilo Iwata was the winner of both stages.
At the end of the season, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Consadole Sapporo were relegated to J2.
none The following sixteen clubs participated in J.League Division 1 during 2002 season.
Of these clubs, Kyoto Purple Sanga and Vegalta Sendai were promoted from Division 2.
The Suntory Championship was not held, because Júbilo Iwata was winner of both stages.