The 1972
Japan Series was the 23rd 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 fifth time in the last six years that the two teams had met in the Japan Series, with the Giants having won all previous matchups. The Giants defeated the Braves in five games to win their eighth consecutive title.