**The Great Japanese Pennant Chase**
See Also The Japan Series

Central League Pennants by Franchise

30 Yomiuri Giants 1951 1952 1953 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1961 1963
1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1976
1977 1981 1983 1987 1989 1990 1994 1996 2000 2002
6 Chuncihi Dragons 1954 1974 1982 1988 1989 2004
6 Hiroshima Toyo Carp 1975 1979 1980 1984 1986 1991
5 Yakult Swallows 1992 1993 1995 1997 2001
4 Hanshin Tigers 1962 1964 1985 2003
2 Taiyo Whales / Yokohoma Bay Stars 1960 1998
1 Shochiku Robins 1950

Pacific League Pennants by Franchise

20 Nishitetsu / Siebu Lions 1954 1956 1957 1958 1963 1982 1983 1985 1986 1987
1988 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1997 1998 2002 2004
13 Nakai / Fukouka Daiei Hawks 1951 1952 1953 1955 1959 1961 1964 1965 1966 1973
1999 2000 2003
12 Hankyu Braves / Orix Blue Wave 1967 1968 1969 1971 1972 1975 1976 1977 1978 1984
1995 1996
4 Kintetsu Buffaloes 1979 1980 1989 2001
4 Manichi / Daimai / Lotte Orions 1950 1960 1970 1974
2 Toei Flyers / Nippon Ham Fighters 1962 1981

Japanese League Pennants by Franchise

8 Tokyo Kyojin / Yomiuri Giants 1937s 1938f 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1949
4 Osaka Tigers / Hanshin 1937f 1938s 1944 1947
2 Kinki Great Ring / Nakai Hawks 1946 1948

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