In what year was the inaugural Japan Series held?
1940
1950
1960
1970
Answer
The inaugural Japan Series was held in 1950, as the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) league was founded that year. The series is the annual championship game between the Pacific League and Central League champions, and is considered to be one of the most prestigious sporting events in Japan. The first Japan Series was won by the Yomiuri Giants, who defeated the Taiyo Whales in five games.
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