Japanese J2 League

The Japanese J2 League is the second professional tier of football (soccer) in Japan, part of the Japanese football league system. It operates under the governance of the Japan Football Association. Established in 1999, the league features clubs that compete for promotion to the J1 League, which is the top tier. The J2 League serves as a critical platform for clubs to develop talent and gain experience, and it typically includes a varying number of teams, with promotion and relegation processes in place to maintain competitive balance. The J2 League plays a significant role in the overall structure of professional football in Japan, providing opportunities for teams not in the top league to engage in high-level competition.