a prefecture, thus the leagues in Hokkaido do not have a prefectural league and are rather divided into 5 blocks (North, Central, East, Sapporo, and South); however, all other 46 prefectures have Prefectural leagues. Most if not all, of these leagues have multiple divisions. Promotion (to Regional League) Different regulations for each Regional League. Relegation (to Municipal Leagues) Different regulations for each Regional League. History of the Japanese league system's national tiers Women's system As of 2022–23 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 for the WE League Cup. See also Sports in Japan Football in Japan Women's football in Japan Japan Football Association (JFA) League system J.League J1 League (I) J2 League (II) J3 League (III) Japan Football League (JFL) (IV) Regional Football Champions League (Promotion playoffs to JFL) Regional Leagues (V/VI) Fuji Xerox Super Cup (Super Cup) Emperor's Cup (National Cup) J.League YBC Levain Cup (League Cup) Notes References External links Japan Football League page Japanese Non-League news (in English) Regional Leagues (all in Japanese): Tohoku Football League Kanto Football League Hokushin'etsu Football League Kansai Football League Chugoku Football League Shikoku Football League Kyushu Football League Football league systems in Asia Sports league systems in Japan