Association: Japan Football Association / 日本サッカー協会
Founded: 1921
Joined FIFA: 1929
Confederation: AFC
Colors: Blue, White
The Game: サッカー
The Country: 日本

Official Website: jfa.or.jp

Description:
The fully-professional J-League was established in 1993. Previously, a number of company teams had competed in the semi-professional Japan Soccer League. The company teams were given new names, some of which made reference to their company origins.

Trophy Room:
* Asian Cup (1992, 2000, 04)

Leagues:
J.League Division 1
J.League Division 2

Clubs:
Albirex Niigata
Avispa Fukuoka
Cerezo Osaka
Consadole Sapporo
FC Tokyo
Gamba Osaka
JEF United
Júbilo Iwata
Kashima Antlers
Kashiwa Reysol
Kawasaki Frontale
Kyoto Sanga
Nagoya Grampus Eight
Oita Trinita
Omiya Ardija
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Shimizu S-Pulse
Shonan Bellmare
Tokyo Verdy
Urawa Reds
Ventforet Kofu
Vissel Kobe
Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama FC