The J.League on Tuesday announced the results of Club License applications for the 2016 seasons.

The Club License system was established in 2012 in order to ensure that all participating J.League clubs are held to strict criteria in areas such as facilities, youth systems and finances.

The results for 2016 are as follows:

J1 Club License (37 clubs)

Consadole Sapporo, Vegalta Sendai, Montedio Yamagata, Kashima Antlers, Tochigi SC, Urawa Reds, Omiya Ardija, JEF United Chiba, Kashiwa Reysol, FC Tokyo, Tokyo Verdy, Yokohama F. Marinos, Yokohama FC, Shonan Bellmare, Ventforet Kofu, Matsumoto Yamaga, Albirex Niigata, Kataller Toyama, Zweigen Kanazawa, Shimizu S-Pulse, Jubilo Iwata, Nagoya Grampus, FC Gifu, Kyoto Sanga, Gamba Osaka, Cerezo Osaka, Vissel Kobe, Fagiano Okayama, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, Tokushima Vortis, Ehime FC, Avispa Fukuoka, Sagan Tosu, V-Varen Nagasaki, Roasso Kumamoto, Oita Trinita

J2 Club License (7 clubs)

Mito Hollyhock, Thespa Kusatsu Gunma, Zelvia Machida, AC Nagano Parceiro, Renofa Yamaguchi, Kamatamare Sanuki, Giravanz Kitakyushu