# Team M. W D L goals Dif. Pt.
1 Shimizu S-Pulse, Japan Shimizu S-Pulse 22 10 10 2 23:8 15 40
2 Urawa Red Diamonds, Japan Urawa Red Diamonds 22 10 10 2 20:7 13 40
3 Yokohama F. Marinos, Japan Yokohama F. Marinos 22 8 11 3 14:6 8 35
4 Kashiwa Reysol, Japan Kashiwa Reysol 22 8 10 4 14:8 6 34
5 Kashima Antlers, Japan Kashima Antlers 22 7 13 2 15:10 5 34
6 Nagoya Grampus Eight, Japan Nagoya Grampus Eight 22 7 10 5 14:12 2 31
7 Gamba Osaka, Japan Gamba Osaka 22 6 11 5 15:11 4 29
8 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Japan Sanfrecce Hiroshima 22 6 10 6 18:16 2 28
9 Júbilo Iwata, Japan Júbilo Iwata 22 6 10 6 16:17 -1 28
10 Kawasaki Frontale, Japan Kawasaki Frontale 22 5 11 6 17:14 3 26
11 Albirex Niigata, Japan Albirex Niigata 22 5 11 6 12:12 0 26
12 Vissel Kobe, Japan Vissel Kobe 22 5 10 7 15:19 -4 25
13 JEF United Chiba, Japan JEF United Chiba 22 5 10 7 10:16 -6 25
14 Omiya Ardija, Japan Omiya Ardija 22 3 15 4 7:11 -4 24
15 FC Tokyo, Japan FC Tokyo 22 5 8 9 8:17 -9 23
16 Ventforet Kofu, Japan Ventforet Kofu 22 5 6 11 10:19 -9 21
17 Oita Trinita, Japan Oita Trinita 22 4 8 10 8:16 -8 20
18 Yokohama FC, Japan Yokohama FC 22 2 8 12 5:22 -17 14