On 3 June 2020, the Japan Football Association announced that the newly established WE League will become the top level for women's football in Japan when it begins play in 2021. The Nadeshiko League will then become the second to fourth levels of the Japanese women's football pyramid.
The Nadeshiko League Divisions 1 and 2 consist of 10 teams each. The Nadeshiko Challenge League is divided into two groups (East and West) of six teams each.
The following clubs are not competing in the Nadeshiko League during the 2020 season, but have previously competed in the Nadeshiko League for at least one season.
Clubs in bold are those competing in Division 1 as of the 2020 season. Clubs in "italic" no longer exist.
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Empress's Cup
, or The Empress's Cup, is a Japanese women's football competition. As an elimination tournament, it can be considered the female counterpart to the men's Emperor's Cup. The name "Empress's Cup" has been used since the 2012 season as the Empress's Cup trophy was founded in that year.
From 2004 to 2011 season (New Year's Day of 2005 to 2012), the final was played on New Year's Day at the National Stadium in Tokyo before the Emperor's Cup final, and was regarded as the traditional closing match of the season. Since 2012, the final has been played separately from the Emperor's Cup final.
Past winners are:
Hiroshi Ohashi
Ohashi was born in Iga on October 27, 1959. After graduating from Osaka University of Health and Sport Sciences, he became coach for youth team at Japan Football Association. In 2004, he became manager for Singaporean new club, Albirex Niigata Singapore. November 2004, he became manager for Japan women's national team. He managed for 2008 Summer Olympics qualification and Japan qualified for 2008 Summer Olympics. He also managed for 2007 World Cup.
Bud Yorkin
Bud Yorkin (February 22, 1926 – August 18, 2015) was an American movie and television producer. Yorkin was friends with Norman Lear and they both made Tandem Productions. He and Lear made very successful television programs like "Sanford and Son" and "All in the Family". Yorkin left Lear to make his own company called, Bud Yorkin Productions. He died on August 18, 2015 at 89 years old.
JAR (file format)
Java ARchive (JAR) is a file format created by the Oracle Corporation that is based on the ZIP file format. The primary motivation for the creation of JAR was to allow Java applets and their files to download using a single HTTP connection instead of a new connection for each piece. This allows webpages to load faster and the applet can begin functioning.
JAR files use the file extension .jar and the MIME media type codice_1. JAR files are packaged with the ZIP file format, and they are used for data compression, archiving, decompression, and archive unpacking.
Lowland burrowing tree frog
The burrowing tree frog, lowland burrowing tree frog, northern casque-headed frog, or northern casquehead frog ("Smilisca fodiens") is a frog that lives in northern Mexico and southern Arizona.
The adult frog is 5.4 to 6.3 cm long. The male frogs and female frogs are about the same size. Its hind legs are short and strong. It has more bone in its head than most frogs do. Its toes have discs for climbing. Its front toes are not webbed. It is gray-brown, green-prown, or pink-brown in color.
Scientists say this frog is related to "Smilisca dentata".
This frog burrows into the ground in grasslands or scrub forests. It can also form a cocoon to stop water from leaving its body. It makes the cocoon by shedding its skin.
These frogs lay eggs after it rains, in bodies of water than dry up.
Missouri's 8th congressional district
Missouri's 8th congressional district is a congressional district in the state of Missouri. The people who live in this district elect a person to be a representative for the district in the United States House of Representatives. The district is currently represented by Republican Party Jason Smith. The district is in rural southeast Missouri and has some counties in Southwest Missouri.
Nongda Lairen Pakhangba
"Nongda Lairen Pakhangba" (), originally spelt as "Nongta Lailen Pakhangpa" (), is the first ruler of the Ningthouja dynasty of Ancient Manipur. He ascended the throne of the kingdom in 33 AD and ruled till 154 AD.
His identity was always mingled with that of the snake God Pakhangba. So, history described him to be a more divine figure rather than a historic figure. The Khaba Nganba dynasty held the power of the kingdom before Nongda Lairen Pakhangba had overcame them through fierce battle.
The ""Pakhangba Nongkaron"" recorded the fact that he had a combat with Poireiton for claiming the throne of Kangla, the ancient capital city of the kingdom.
1951 Asian Games
The 1951 Asian Games, officially known as the I Asian Games, was a sports event in New Delhi, India. It occurred from 4 to March 11, 1951. There were 57 events from 8 sports and disciplines.
1954 Asian Games
The 1954 Asian Games, officially known as the II Asian Games, was a sports event in Manila, Philippines. It occurred from May 1 to May 9, 1954. There were 77 events from 8 sports and disciplines.
1958 Asian Games
The 1958 Asian Games, officially known as the III Asian Games, was a sports event in Tokyo, Japan. It occurred from May 24 to June 1, 1958. There were 112 events from 13 sports and disciplines.
1962 Asian Games
The 1962 Asian Games, officially known as the IV Asian Games, was a sports event in Jakarta, Indonesia. It occurred from 24 August to 4 September, 1962. There were 120 events from 13 sports and disciplines.
1966 Asian Games
The 1966 Asian Games, officially known as the V Asian Games, was a sports event in Bangkok, Thailand. It occurred from December 9 to December 20, 1966. There were 142 events from 16 sports and disciplines.
1970 Asian Games
The 1970 Asian Games, officially known as the VI Asian Games, was a sports event in Bangkok, Thailand. It occurred from December 9 to December 20, 1970. There were 135 events from 13 sports and disciplines.
1974 Asian Games
The 1974 Asian Games, officially known as the VII Asian Games, was a sports event in Tehran, Imperial Iran. It occurred from 1 September to 16 September, 1974. There were 200 events from 16 sports and disciplines.
1978 Asian Games
The 1978 Asian Games, officially known as the VIII Asian Games, was a sports event in Bangkok, Thailand. It occurred from December 9 to December 20, 1978. There were 199 events from 19 sports and disciplines.
1982 Asian Games
The 1982 Asian Games, officially known as the IX Asian Games, was a sports event in Delhi, India. It occurred from November 19 to December 4, 1982. There were 196 events from 21 sports and disciplines.
1986 Asian Games
The 1986 Asian Games, officially known as the X Asian Games, was a sports event in Seoul, South Korea. It occurred from 20 September to 5 October, 1986. There were 296 events from 25 sports and disciplines.
1990 Asian Games
The 1990 Asian Games, also known as the XI Asian Games, was a sports event in Beijing, China. It occurred from 22 September to 7 October, 1990. There were 308 events from 27 sports and disciplines.
1994 Asian Games
The 1994 Asian Games, also known as the XII Asian Games, was a sports event in Hiroshima, Japan. It occurred from 2 October to 16 October, 1994. There were 337 events from 34 sports and disciplines.
1998 Asian Games
The 1998 Asian Games, also known as the XIII Asian Games, was a sports event in Bangkok, Thailand. It occurred from 6 December to 20 December, 1998. There were 377 events from 36 sports and disciplines.
2002 Asian Games
The 2002 Asian Games, also known as the XIV Asian Games, was a sports event in Busan, South Korea. It occurred from 29 September to 14 October, 2002. There were 419 events from 38 sports and disciplines.
2006 Asian Games