# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 21 10 9 2 23:8 15 39
2 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 21 9 10 2 18:6 12 37
3 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 21 8 11 2 13:4 9 35
4 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 21 8 9 4 14:8 6 33
5 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 21 6 13 2 14:10 4 31
6 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 21 6 10 5 14:10 4 28
7 Nagoya Grampus Eight, Japan Nagoya Grampus Eight 21 6 10 5 11:12 -1 28
8 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 21 5 10 6 16:13 3 25
9 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 21 5 10 6 16:15 1 25
10 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 21 5 10 6 12:12 0 25
11 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 21 5 10 6 15:17 -2 25
12 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 21 5 10 6 15:18 -3 25
13 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 21 3 15 3 7:8 -1 24
14 JEF United Chiba, Japan JEF United Chiba 21 5 9 7 10:16 -6 24
15 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 21 5 8 8 7:15 -8 23
16 Ventforet Kofu, Japan Ventforet Kofu 21 5 6 10 10:18 -8 21
17 Oita Trinita, Japan Oita Trinita 21 3 8 10 7:16 -9 17
18 Yokohama FC, Japan Yokohama FC 21 2 8 11 5:21 -16 14