In this season, thirteen clubs competed in the quadruple round-robin format for the top two promotion slots.
Of these clubs, Avispa Fukuoka, Cerezo Osaka, and Kyoto Sanga F.C.
Thirteen clubs will play in quadruple round-robin format, a total of 48 games each.
The clubs are ranked by points, and tie breakers are, in the following order: A draw would be conducted, if necessary.
League Division 2Notes:† Team played previous season in J1.