It is also the 23rd consecutive season that Mito HollyHock has played in the J2 League.

'[1] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

[2] Mito HollyHock results for 2022: [3] (Japanese) As they were in 2022 a J2 League team, they were qualified to the Emperor's Cup automatically, and directly placed into the second round, with no need of going through qualification rounds.

They faced another J2 League team in their first match and lost on extra-time.