The 1961 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the season. The 12th edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Pacific League champion Nankai Hawks against the Central League champion Yomiuri Giants.
Sunday, October 22, 1961 â 1:00 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Tuesday, October 24, 1961 â 12:59 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture
Thursday, October 26, 1961 â 1:01 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyà Â, Tokyo
Sunday, October 29, 1961 â 1:00 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyà Â, Tokyo
Monday, October 30, 1961 â 1:00 pm at Korakuen Stadium in Bunkyà Â, Tokyo
Wednesday, November 1, 1961 â 1:07 pm at Osaka Stadium in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture