The 1956 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The seventh edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Pacific League champion Nishitetsu Lions against the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants. This is the first (and so far only) Series to feature the same team win the MVP Award and Fighting Spirit Award.
Wednesday, October 10, 1956 â 2:04 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyà Â, Tokyo
Thursday, October 11, 1956 â 2:05 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyà Â, Tokyo
Saturday, October 13, 1956 â 2:02 pm at Heiwadai Stadium in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Sunday, October 14, 1956 â 2:00 pm at Heiwadai Stadium in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Monday, October 15, 1956 â 2:00 pm at Heiwadai Stadium in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture
Wednesday, October 17, 1956 â 2:00 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyà Â, Tokyo