The 1978 Japan Series was the championship series of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the 1978 season. The 29th edition of the Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff that matched the Central League champion Yakult Swallows against the Pacific League champion Hankyu Braves. The Braves entered the series looking to win their fourth consecutive title, while the Swallows were making their first-ever Japan Series appearance. The Swallows defeated the Braves in seven games to claim their first championship.

Summary

GameScoreDateLocationAttendance
1Swallows – 5, Braves – 6October 14Korakuen Stadium34,218
2Swallows – 10, Braves – 6October 15Korakuen Stadium39,406
3Braves – 5, Swallows – 0October 17Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium20,296
4Braves – 5, Swallows – 6October 18Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium20,456
5Braves – 3, Swallows – 7October 19Hankyu Nishinomiya Stadium18,298
6Swallows – 3, Braves – 12October 21Korakuen Stadium44,956
7Swallows – 4, Braves – 0October 22Korakuen Stadium36,359

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