Ken Flach and Robert Seguso were the defending champions, but did not participate this year.

Mark Kratzmann and Wally Masur won the title, defeating Kent Kinnear and Brad Pearce in the final, 3–6, 6–3, 6–4.

Seeds The top four seeds received a bye into the second round.

Draw

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

References

External links 1990 Japan Open men's doubles draw