See main article: 1979 Tokyo Indoor.
Ross Case and Geoff Masters were the defending champions, but lost in the first round this year.
Marty Riessen and Sherwood Stewart won the title, defeating Mike Cahill and Terry Moor 6–4, 7–6 in the final.
Marty Riessen / Sherwood Stewart (champions) Tim Gullikson / Robert Lutz (first round)
Ilie Năstase / Tomáš Šmíd (semifinals)
Ross Case / Geoff Masters (first round)