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Complete guide to 2024 Japanese Soccer J League: Match schedule, teams, how to enjoy it, and more!
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J League 2024 soccer season begins in February and the intense season continues until the end of November. Check out the 2024 soccer J league schedule and the teams, and squeeze in a game at the stadium to your itinerary when you travel to Japan!
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Table of Contents
- Soccer in Japan
- 2024 J League schedule
- J1 League teams and their 2023 results
- 3 Must-experiences at the Japanese baseball stadium!
- Go to a J league game, for your unique and unforgettable Japan trip!
Soccer in Japan
Soccer in Japan is one of the most popular sports.
Recently, Japanese players' level improved a lot and many players perform well at European and other leagues. Now the popularity of Japanese soccer is not only in Japan but also from overseas fans.
In this article, we would like to share the information about how to enjoy soccer, which is part of Japanese culture, while traveling to Japan.
History of soccer in Japan
The professional soccer league, J League, started in Japan in 1993.
Initially, there was only one league and 10 teams, but the number of teams and categories has increased rapidly, and now there are 60 teams in three leagues: J1, J2, and J3.
2024 J League schedule
Here is the summary of the J League's annual schedule.
The regular season begins in earnest in the latter half of February, and heated competitions continue until the end of November.
If it fits your travel schedule, having a unique experience at a soccer stadium can be a great experience.
Click here for a more detailed match schedule:
J1 League teams and their 2023 results
There were 18 teams in the 2023 J1 League, and they competed for the championship throughout the year. The number of teams will increase to 20 teams in 2024. Here are the final results and a list of each team of 2023 season.
2023 J1 League regular season results
In the 2023 season, Vissel Kobe won for the first time. Along with Kobe, Yokohama and Kawasaki, who won the Emperor's Cup, have also qualified for the next Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE).
3 Must-experiences at the Japanese baseball stadium!
At J.League stadiums, of course, you can watch the exciting soccer matches. Besides that, there are other aspects of Japanese soccer that you can enjoy.
We would like to introduce the highlights recommended by the guests of "Japan Sports Ticket" who actually watched the game at the stadium.
Fan's chanting
In Japanese soccer, fans enjoy the game by singing cheering songs almost non-stop during the match and encouraging the team with cheering goods such as musical instruments and towels.
Many guests mention this as a big difference from European soccer. Because of the fans' chanting, even people who aren't particularly interested in soccer said, "I couldn't get bored at all, just watching the chanting.''
There are many types of songs, by players or by situation, following the direction of the cheering squad. Many guests were surprised and said, "Wow, so organized!''
You can have a look at YouTube etc before the game, and you may enjoy it even more.
Stadium gourmet
Japanese sports games have many distinctive meals, both inside and outside the stadium. You can enjoy a variety of foods, including regional specialties, menus named after home team players, and stadium-only menus. Many of our guests go to the stadium at least an hour before the game to find their own favorite menu. It's also fun to spend time like that.
Go to a J league game, for your unique and unforgettable Japan trip!
Tourism in Japan is not only about traditional culture, architecture, and food. In addition to the quality and enthusiasm of the games, which are among the highest in Asia, Japanese soccer is also characterized by the cheering and food at the stadium, and is gradually becoming more popular among tourists from overseas.
On the other hand, the number of fans coming to the stadium is increasing, and it is becoming difficult to get tickets. Why don't you squeeze in a game at the stadium to your itinerary when you travel to Japan?
J.League tickets go on sale approximately 1 month before the game schedule. Once you have decided on a specific date, be sure to secure the tickets in advance in order to avoid being sold out.
Written by
Ibaraki
After COVID, the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan has increased very much. Also it became more common to see them at sports stadiums. What we heard from them is the difficulty of purchasing tickets. Match information, ticket information, how to buy, procedures for getting tickets (language, payment, Japanese address and phone number required)...etc People often gave up halfway through because of the difficulty of the process. "Japan Sports Ticket" supports the tourists to visit the Japanese local sports games, hope the tourist enjoy a unique and unforgettable Japan trip!!
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