The Japan American Football Association oversees junior high school, high school, collegiate, club, and corporate

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. Since 1984, the JAFA has organized and sponsored the

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History

Established in 1934, the JAFA consists of approximately 390 teams. JAFA has three different football leagues made up of 64 corporate-sponsored professional teams, 220 university teams, and 106 high school teams.

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Asian Federation of American Football American football in Japan American football governing bodies Sports organizations established in 1934 1934 establishments in Japan {{Americanfootball-stub

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