# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 9 7 2 0 25:10 15 23
2 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 9 6 2 1 18:14 4 20
3 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 9 5 3 1 20:9 11 18
4 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 9 5 3 1 16:8 8 18
5 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 9 5 1 3 13:12 1 16
6 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 9 4 2 3 13:8 5 14
7 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 9 4 2 3 11:6 5 14
8 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 9 3 5 1 12:11 1 14
9 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 9 4 1 4 11:10 1 13
10 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 9 4 1 4 10:10 0 13
11 Ventforet Kofu, Japan Ventforet Kofu 9 4 1 4 13:18 -5 13
12 Nagoya Grampus Eight, Japan Nagoya Grampus Eight 9 3 2 4 14:12 2 11
13 JEF United Chiba, Japan JEF United Chiba 9 3 2 4 16:16 0 11
14 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 9 3 2 4 7:11 -4 11
15 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 2 4 2 9:11 -2 10
16 Oita Trinita, Japan Oita Trinita 10 2 4 4 11:16 -5 10
17 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 9 3 0 6 11:15 -4 9
18 Yokohama FC, Japan Yokohama FC 9 2 1 6 8:15 -7 7