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How many clubs participate in the J1 League?

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There are 20 clubs participating in the J1 League, Japan's top professional football league. Established in 1993, the J1 League comprises 18 clubs from across Japan competing in a triple round-robin format, with promotion and relegation to and from the J2 League. The league boasts some of the most successful clubs in Japanese football, including record champions Kashima Antlers and current title holders Yokohama F. Marinos.
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