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