- Source: Japan Football Association
The Japan Football Association (JFA, Japanese: 日本サッカー協会, romanized: Nihon Sakkā Kyōkai) is the governing body responsible for the administration of football, futsal, beach soccer and efootball in Japan. It is responsible for the national team, as well as club competitions.
History
The organization was founded in 1921 as the Greater Japan Football Association (大日本蹴球協会, Dai-Nippon Shūkyū Kyōkai), and became affiliated with FIFA in 1929. In 1945, the name of the organization was changed to the Japan Football Association (日本蹴球協会, Nihon Shūkyū Kyōkai); its Japanese name was changed to the current title in 1975. The association generally translates its name to "Japan Football Association" in English, 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.
= Anthem
=In 1994, the JFA asked Ryuichi Sakamoto to compose the instrumental song - "Japanese Soccer Anthem". 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
Annual schedule of Japan national teams in 2024
= 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 2024 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.
Last updated: 5 December 2023
= Women
=As of 2023–24 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.
Last updated: 28 October 2023
Competitions
Only includes tournaments organized by the JFA.
= International competitions
=Senior
Youth
= Domestic competitions
=Senior
University
Youth
Over-age
See also
NHK
DAZN
Abema
J Sports
Football in Japan
Football in Tokyo
Women's football in Japan
References
External links
Official website
JFA at FIFA.com
JFA at the-AFC.com
List of the official SNSs, JFA.jp
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