Before the season two corporate clubs changed their names and were re-established as independent organizations.
No such promotion took place because they failed to achieve at least 4th spot in the final standings.
Source: [citation needed]Notes:† Team played previous season in Regional Leagues.
FC Gifu were set to play Honda Lock in the promotion and relegation series.
Gifu won the series at 8–1 aggregate score and earned promotion to JFL.