List of football clubs in Japan

The List of Japanese football teams is evolving. The list is changing as the popularity of Japanese Association football (soccer) grows.
J.League.
The sport has a long-term expansion program called the "Hundred Year Plan."
The number of teams in J. League Division 1 is stable; however, the list of teams is variable depending on seasonal win-loss statistics.
The number of teams in J. League Division 2 is expanding slowly; and creation of a Division 3 is proposed. 
Division 1.
There are 18 Division 1 (J1) teams. In 2012, the J1 teams are:
Division 2.
There are 20+ Division 2 (J2) teams. In 2012, the J2 teams are: 
Japan Football League.
The amateur Japan Football League (JFL) has 17 teams. In 2012, the JFL teams are:
In 2012, Arte Takasaki was removed from the list of JFL teams.