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The J2-League is a professional football competition based in Japan. It is recognized as the second-tier division in the hierarchy of Japanese professional football, positioned just below the J1-League.
The J2-League comprises football clubs from all over Japan. It provides a platform for nurturing Japanese football talents and is renowned for its high level of competition. Each season, teams vie for promotion to the J1-League, the pinnacle of Japanese football.
At the second level of Japanese football hierarchy, the J2-League serves as a crucial stepping stone for players aiming to make their mark in the football world. Matches are often fiercely contested, providing spectators with an exciting and unpredictable experience.
The J2-League was established in 1999 as part of the restructuring of Japanese professional football. It is organized by the J.League, the body that also oversees the J1-League and J3-League. The J2-League has played a pivotal role in boosting the popularity of football in Japan and continues to contribute to the sport's development in the country.