Football in Japan: Leagues, Live Scores & Fixtures
Japan football coverage includes 1 competition and 14 teams. The top-ranked competition is the J1 League. 40 upcoming matches are listed.
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About Japan
Japan is an island country in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean off the northeast coast of the Asian mainland, it is bordered to the west by the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk in the north, and the East China Sea in the south. The Japanese archipelago consists of four major islands alongside over 14,000 smaller islands. Japan is divided into 47 administrative prefectures and eight traditional regions, and around 75% of its terrain is mountainous and heavily forested, concentrating its agriculture and highly urbanized population along its eastern coastal plains. With a population of almost 123 million as of 2026, it is the world's 11th most populous country. Tokyo is the country's capital and largest city.
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Population
- 123,802,000
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About Football – Japan
Next up: Kyoto Sanga vs Machida Zelvia (J1 League), Sat Oct 10, 10:00 UTC. Latest result: Yokohama F. Marinos 2-0 Mito Hollyhock in the J1 League. Open a competition to see its standings, results and fixtures, or a team for its squad and recent form.
Frequently asked questions
Which Japan football competitions are covered?
1 competition is available for Japan: J1 League.
Are there live Japan football matches today?
No Japan football match is live at this moment. The next fixture is Kyoto Sanga vs Machida Zelvia, Sat Oct 10, 10:00 UTC.
Which Japan football teams can I follow?
Team pages are available for 14 teams including FC Tokyo, Cerezo Osaka, V-Varen Nagasaki, Yokohama F. Marinos and Urawa Red Diamonds.
What is the capital of Japan?
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
What is the population of Japan?
Japan has a population of about 123,802,000.
Which team represents Japan?
Japan is the national team of Japan. Open its page for fixtures, results and squad.