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| Founded | 1999 |
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| Country | Japan |
| Confederation | AFC |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Level on pyramid | 4 |
| Promotion to | J3 League |
| Relegation to | Japanese Regional Leagues |
| Domestic cup(s) | Emperor's Cup |
| Current champions | Tochigi City FC (1st title) (2024) |
| Most championships | Honda FC (10 titles) |
| Website | www |
| Current: 2025 Japan Football League | |
The Japan Football League (Japanese: 日本フットボールリーグ, Hepburn: Nihon Futtobōru Rīgu), also known as simply the JFL, is the 4th tier of the Japanese association football league system, positioned beneath the three divisions of the J.League. The league features fully professional teams that hold J.League associate membership among its ranks.