The 1987Japan Series was the 38th edition of
Nippon Professional Baseball's postseason championship series. It matched the
Central League champion
Yomiuri Giants against the
Pacific League champion
Seibu Lions. The Lions came into the series as the defending champions, having won the
1986 Japan Series. This was the Giants' 24th appearance in the Japan Series and first since 1983. The Lions defeated the Giants, 4 games to 2, and won their second championship in a row and seventh overall.