Japan·Asia
J2 League
Rank 117 worldwide · 20 clubs
League rating
AFC qualification
How clubs from Japan qualify
- 1st–3rdAFC Champions League Elitegroup stage
- Cup winnersAFC Champions League Elitegroup stage
- 4th–5thAFC Champions League Twogroup stage
League places are for the top flight only — from division 2 you can still qualify by winning the domestic cup.