The 1981 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The 32nd edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants against the Pacific League champion Nippon-Ham Fighters. All games in the series were played at Korakuen Stadium, which served as the home ballpark for both teams during the regular season. This was the first time in Japan Series history that all games were played at the same stadium. The Giants defeated the Fighters in six games for their 16th Japan Series title in team history.
Summary GameScoreDateLocationAttendance1 Fighters – 6, Giants – 5 October 17Korakuen Stadium 36,0562 Fighters – 1, Giants – 2 October 18Korakuen Stadium 42,3763 Giants – 2, Fighters – 3 October 20Korakuen Stadium 36,1804 Giants – 8, Fighters – 2 October 21Korakuen Stadium 38,6275 Giants – 9, Fighters – 0 October 23Korakuen Stadium 31,4196 Fighters – 3, Giants – 6 October 25Korakuen Stadium 43,604
See also 1981 World Series
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