# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 18 9 8 1 18:4 14 35
2 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 18 8 8 2 15:6 9 32
3 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 18 6 10 2 10:4 6 28
4 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 18 7 7 4 13:8 5 28
5 Nagoya Grampus Eight, Japan Nagoya Grampus Eight 18 6 8 4 10:9 1 26
6 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 18 5 10 3 16:9 7 25
7 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 18 6 7 5 14:10 4 25
8 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 18 4 12 2 10:8 2 24
9 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 4 9 5 14:13 1 21
10 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 18 4 9 5 13:15 -2 21
11 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 18 4 9 5 13:16 -3 21
12 JEF United Chiba, Japan JEF United Chiba 18 4 8 6 7:13 -6 20
13 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 18 2 13 3 3:5 -2 19
14 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 18 4 7 7 6:14 -8 19
15 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 18 3 9 6 9:12 -3 18
16 Ventforet Kofu, Japan Ventforet Kofu 18 4 6 8 9:14 -5 18
17 Oita Trinita, Japan Oita Trinita 18 3 7 8 5:12 -7 16
18 Yokohama FC, Japan Yokohama FC 18 2 7 9 5:18 -13 13