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