John Fitzgerald and Johan Kriek were the defending champions but only Fitzgerald competed that year with Anders Järryd.
Fitzgerald and Järryd lost in the second round to Tomas Nydahl and Olli Rahnasto.
Ken Flach and Robert Seguso won in the final 7–6, 7–6 against Kevin Curren and David Pate.
Seeds The top four seeded teams received byes into the second round.
Draw
Final
Top half
Bottom half
External links 1989 Suntory Japan Open Tennis Championships Doubles Draw