# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 19 9 8 2 19:6 13 35
2 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 19 8 9 2 15:6 9 33
3 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 19 7 10 2 12:4 8 31
4 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 19 7 8 4 13:8 5 29
5 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 19 5 12 2 11:8 3 27
6 Nagoya Grampus Eight, Japan Nagoya Grampus Eight 19 6 9 4 11:10 1 27
7 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 19 6 8 5 14:10 4 26
8 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 19 5 10 4 16:10 6 25
9 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 19 5 9 5 14:16 -2 24
10 JEF United Chiba, Japan JEF United Chiba 19 5 8 6 8:13 -5 23
11 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 19 4 10 5 15:14 1 22
12 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 19 3 13 3 5:6 -1 22
13 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 19 5 7 7 7:14 -7 22
14 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 19 4 9 6 13:16 -3 21
15 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 19 3 10 6 9:12 -3 19
16 Ventforet Kofu, Japan Ventforet Kofu 19 4 6 9 9:15 -6 18
17 Oita Trinita, Japan Oita Trinita 19 3 7 9 5:13 -8 16
18 Yokohama FC, Japan Yokohama FC 19 2 7 10 5:20 -15 13