Japan Football Association

The organization was founded in 1921 as the , and became affiliated with FIFA in 1929. though "Japan Soccer Association" is also used. ==Identity==

Flag The symbol of the JFA is the Yatagarasu, a mythical three-legged raven that guided Emperor Jimmu to Mount Kumano. Yatagarasu is also the messenger of the supreme Shinto sun goddess Amaterasu. There is an arrangement version by Yasuhide Ito. This anthem is played at the beginning of JFA-sponsored events, such as the Emperor's Cup matches and as a prelude to kickoff at stadiums. ==Members==

The following is a list of presidents of Japan Football Association (JFA). The Honorary President is Her Imperial Highness Princess Takamado. Last updated: 6 March 2022 Presidents ==Management==

• JFA Academy Fukushima • JFA Academy Sakai • JFA Academy Imabari • JFA Academy Kumamoto Uki ==Sponsorship==

Last updated: 15 August 2024 ==National teams==

• List of international matches Men Women ==League system==

Japanese clubs' placements at each league may determine the JFA-organized competition the club will participate in, or if they will be qualified to one at all. Men As of the 2025 season, all clubs in the top two tiers (J1 and J2) enter the Emperor's Cup directly, with the clubs below it having to qualify through prefectural tournaments. Women As of 2024–25 season, all clubs in the top two tiers enter the Empress's Cup directly, with the clubs below having to qualify through regional tournaments. The top-tier clubs also qualify to the WE League Cup. ==Competitions==

Only includes tournaments organized by the JFA. International competitions Senior Youth Domestic competitions Senior University Youth Over-age ==See also==