1968 Japan Series

The 1968 Japan Series was the 19th edition of Nippon Professional Baseball's postseason championship series. It matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. This was a rematch of the previous year's Japan Series, which the Giants won. Yomiuri again defeated Hankyu in six games to capture their fourth consecutive title.

1968 Japan Series
Team (Wins) Manager(s) Season
Yomiuri Giants (4) Tetsuharu Kawakami 77-53-4
Hankyu Braves (2) Yukio Nishimoto 80-50-4
DatesOctober 12–20
MVPShigeru Takada (Yomiuri)
FSATokuji Nagaike (Hankyu)
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