The List of Japanese football teams is evolving.
The list is changing as the popularity of Japanese Association football (soccer) grows.
The sport has a long-term expansion program called the "Hundred Year Plan."
The number of teams in J. League Division 1 is stable; however, the list of teams is variable depending on seasonal win-loss statistics.
The number of teams in J. League Division 2 is expanding slowly; and creation of a Division 3 is proposed.
There are 18 Division 1 (J1) teams. In 2012, the J1 teams are:
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There are 20+ Division 2 (J2) teams. In 2012, the J2 teams are:
The amateur Japan Football League (JFL) has 17 teams. In 2012, the JFL teams are:
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In 2012, Arte Takasaki was removed from the list of JFL teams.
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