This article summarize the Japanese football in the 2020 season.
Men's football
For this season, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will be no relegation in place for the professional J1, J2 and J3 League, with the J1 League expanding to 20 clubs for the 2021 season. The Japan Football League curtailed its season to play only the second half and will have no promotion or relegation, thus expanding to 18 clubs for the 2021 season.
Promotion and relegation
Teams relegated from J1 League
Jubilo Iwata
Matsumoto Yamaga
Teams promoted to J1 League
Kashiwa Reysol
Yokohama FC
Teams relegated from J2 League
Kagoshima United FC
FC Gifu
Teams promoted to J2 League
Giravanz Kitakyushu
Thespakusatsu Gunma
Teams relegated from J3 League
No relegation to the Japan Football League
Teams promoted to J3 League
FC Imabari
Teams relegated from Japan Football League
Ryutsu Keizai Dragons
Teams promoted to Japan Football League
Iwaki FC
Kochi United SC
J1 League
J2 League
J3 League
Japan Football League
Regional Leagues
National team
Results
Women's football
Promotion and relegation
Team(s) relegated from Nadeshiko Division 1
Ehime
Teams at the Division 1 play-offs
Iga Kunoichi
Elfen Saitama
Team(s) promoted to Nadeshiko Division 1
Sfida Setagaya
Team(s) relegated from Nadeshiko Division 2
Bunnys Kyoto
Team(s) at the Division 2 play-offs
Nittaidai
Nadeshiko League (Division 1)
Nadeshiko League (Division 2)