1971 Japan Series

The 1971 Japan Series was the 22nd 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 the fourth time in five years that the two teams had met in the Japan Series, with the Giants winning all previous matchups. The Giants defeated the Braves in five games to win their seventh consecutive title.

1971 Japan Series
Team (Wins) Manager(s) Season
Yomiuri Giants (4) Tetsuharu Kawakami 70-52-8
Hankyu Braves (1) Yukio Nishimoto 80-39-11
DatesOctober 12–17
MVPToshimitsu Suetsugu (Yomiuri)
FSAHisashi Yamada (Hankyu)
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