An introduction to the J.League | History, league structure, main teams and more!

There's never been a better time to get into the J.League. Japanese players like Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate are making names for themselves overseas; the J.League is being broadcast in more countries than ever before; plus there's more English language content about Japanese football than ever before.
But jumping straight into the J.League can be overwhelming. So this video is an introduction to everything you need to know about the J.League. Starting with a bit of history, then an overview of the league structure, a look at the cup competitions, an overview of the biggest teams, and then some information on how to watch and follow the J.League.
If you have any more questions about the J.League, feel free to ask in the comments.

For more on the history of Japanese football, check out the Football Destinations Japan series here -    • Football Destinations Japan  

J.League overseas broadcasters list
https://www.jleague.co/broadcast/

Japanese football content links
J.League International
   / @jleagueinternational  

JTalk Podcast
https://jtalkpod.podbean.com/

FC Ryukyu Blog
https://fcryukyublog.home.blog/

Frontale Rabbit
http://frontalerabbit.blogspot.com/

Gamba Osaka blog in English
https://gambaosakaenglish.blog/

J.League Regista
https://jleagueregista.wordpress.com/

JSoccer Magazine
http://www.jsoccer.com/

Nagasaki Blue & Orange
https://nagasakiblueorange.wordpress....

The Japan Times
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/j...

Tricolore Pride (Yokohama F. Marinos blog)
https://tricolorepride.wordpress.com/

Video links
Please check out these channels for Japanese football content.

motdサッカー観戦貧乏旅行
   / @motd  

VHSの本棚
   / @vhs4531  

Follow Lost in Football Japan
  / lifjapan  
  / lostinfootb.  .
https://lostinfootballjapan.com

Contents
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - J.League history
1:10 - J.League structure
3.27 - The cup competitions
5:34 - The biggest J.League teams
9:43 - How to watch and follow the J.League
10:46 - Outro