Machida and Iwata have been promoted to the first tier of Japanese football. It’s the first time in Machida’s history, whereas Iwata go straight back up after one season

3rd - 6th will playoff for the final promotion spot Iwata 2023 Verdy 2006 Chiba 2009 Kofu 2007 Yamagata 2015 Nagasaki 2018

The bottom two teams, Omiya Ardija and Kanazawa, have been relegated to the third tier. It’s the first time in Omiya’s history, meanwhile Kanazawa is back down after 9 seasons