The was the fourth season of the nationwide fourth tier of Japanese football, and the 19th season since the establishment of Japan Football League.
Azul Claro Numazu leave from Japan Football League after promotion to J3 League for upcoming season after finished third place in 2016 season.
Veertien Mie and FC Imabari promoted from Regional Leagues for the first time in their history. Imabari return to fourth tier since 2011.
Sixteen clubs participated in this season of Japan Football League. The list was announced on 16 January 2017.
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Cobaltore Onagawa and Tegevajaro Miyazaki