The 2012 Nadeshiko League season was won by INAC Kobe Leonessa, who went undefeated the whole season and defended their 2011 title.
Nadeshiko League (Division 1)
Result
League awards
Best player
Top scorers
Best eleven
Best young player
Challenge League (Division 2)
Result
Best Player: Minako Ito, Vegalta Sendai Ladies
Top scorers: Ayaka Michigami, Tokiwagi Gakuen High School L.S.C.
Promotion/relegation series
Division 1 promotion/relegation series
F.C. Takahashi Kibi International University Charme Promoted for Division 1 in 2013 Season. AS Elfen Sayama F.C. Relegated to Division 2 in 2014 Season.
Division 2 Promotion series
Promotion games
ShimizuDaihachi Pleiades, Cerezo Osaka Ladies, HOYO Sukarabu F.C.Promoted for Division 2 in 2013 Season.
Repechage games
Nojima Stella Kanagawa Promoted for Division 2 in 2013 Season. Norddea Hokkaido, NGU Nagoya F.C. Ladies play to Division 2 promotion/relegation Series.
Division 2 promotion/relegation series
AC Nagano Parceiro Ladies, Japan Soccer College Ladies stay Division 2 in 2013 Season