Júbilo Iwata 1, Shimizu S-Pulse 2

The Shizuoka Derby kicked off in J1 for the first time since Júbilo’s promotion, but this one went to S-Pulse, whose devastating counterattack saw them score first and last.

Cerezo Osaka 1, Kyoto Sanga 1

Newly promoted Sanga stayed undefeated to start the season thanks to Naoto Kamifukumoto, who made a brilliant 1v1 save in stoppage time to preserve the draw.

Kashima Antlers 0, Kawasaki Frontale 2

The champions returned to form with a dominating win as they pressed a very good Kashima side out of the game and Asahi Sasaki scored his first-ever goal to pick up all three points.

F.C.Tokyo, Nagoya Grampus

Postponed

Sagan Tosu 1, Shonan Bellmare 1

Yuta Fujihara put Sagan in front, but Shuto Machino answered for Shonan to leave both teams still in search of their first wins this season.

Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1

Big winter signing Shinzo Koroki got his first Consa goal, but Tsukasa Morishima had an answer for him in a compelling draw from Sapporo.

Urawa Reds 0, Gamba Osaka 1

Urawa’s difficult start to the season continued as they picked up yet another red card and a Yuya Fukuda goal fired Gamba to victory one minute later.

Vissel Kobe 0, Avispa Fukuoka 0

Avispa’s excellent defense got the better of Vissel’s dynamic attack to earn a difficult point in Kobe.

Kashiwa Reysol 3, Yokohama F·Marinos 1

Reysol moved to the top of the table with a dominating win over Marinos, devastating the title challengers with ruthless finishing in front of a delighted home crowd.