It was contested by 16 teams, and Ehime FC won the championship.
Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima, Ryutsu Keizai University and Honda Lock were promoted from Regional Leagues by the virtue of their placing in the Regional League promotion series.
Source: [citation needed]Notes:† Team played previous season in Regional Leagues.
No relegation has occurred due to expansion of the league to 18 teams.
At the end the season, FC Ryukyu, JEF Reserves and Rosso Kumamoto were promoted from Regional leagues by the virtue of their placing in the Regional League promotion series.