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Japanese Regional Leagues

Japanese Regional Leagues
Founded1966 (1966) (Kansai and Tokai)
1967 (1967) (Kanto)
1973 (1973) (Chugoku and Kyushu)
1975 (1975) (Hokushin'etsu)
1977 (1977) (Shikoku and Tohoku)
1978 (1978) (Hokkaido)
CountryJapan
ConfederationAFC (Asia)
Divisions5 (first level)
6 (second level)
Number of clubs130
Level on pyramid5–6
Promotion toJapan Soccer League (1966–1991)
Japan Football League (1992–1998)
Japan Football League (1999–present)
Relegation toJapanese Prefectural Leagues
Domestic cup(s)Emperor's Cup
Shakaijin Cup
Current: 2025 Japanese Regional Leagues

Japanese Regional Leagues (Japanese: 地域リーグ, Hepburn: Chiiki Rīgu) are a group of parallel association football leagues in Japan that are organized on the regional basis. They form the fifth and sixth tier of the Japanese association football league system below the nationwide Japan Football League.


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