Reigning champions Yokohama F. Marinos find themselves at the top of the standings at the halfway point, while there looks like being a strong title challenge from Vissel Kobe who have been in the driver’s seat for much of the season and can still go top if they win their game in hand.
As the Japanese top flight returns to action this week, the-AFC.com takes a look at how the 2023 J1 League has panned out over the last four months and highlights what to look out for in the remainder of a thrilling season in Japan.
Here's how the J1 table looks at the midway point of the season.
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