ACL

Although Ventforet Kofu is a J2 League soccer team, they won the Emperor's Cup and earned the right to play in the ACL (Asia Champions League), but they will not decline, and there is no need for them to do so. They also advanced to the final tournament in 2023, making them the first Japanese team to achieve this feat. So why is Kofu able to participate in the ACL even though they are a J2 League team?