On this page, you find the full Title History for the Japanese Light Heavyweight Championship, with all Championship Info, Statistics, the Belt Design changes through the years, and the full list of Title Reigns, along with dates, events, and reign durations.
The Japanese Light Heavyweight Championship was contested in Japanese Wrestling Association, by men wrestlers.
The championship was first established on October 23, 1956.
This title was exclusively defend by Light Heavyweight Wrestlers.
The Japanese Light Heavyweight Championship was retired on January 23, 1961, with the final champion being Isao Yoshihara.
Japanese Light Heavyweight Championship: Title History
Japanese Light Heavyweight Championship: Title Reigns
N. Image Champion Reign Deactivated
January 23, 1961 Tokyo, Japan | House showTitle retired to give more priority to International and All Asia titles.2 
Isao Yoshihara 1
October 19, 1960 Tokyo, Japan | House showDefeats Ōtsubo Kiyotaka in tournament final.96days
Vacant
January 1, 1958Vacates when Yoshinosato moves up to junior heavyweight division.1022days1 Junzo Yoshinosato
October 23, 1956 Tokyo, Japan | House showDefeats Yoshiwara Isao in tournament final to become the first champion.435days
Japanese Light Heavyweight Championship: Names & Belt Designs
- Japanese Light Heavyweight ChampionshipOctober 23, 1956January 23, 1961
Japanese Light Heavyweight Championship: Statistics
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Promotions History
Promotion from to Promotion 
JWAOctober 23, 1956 January 23, 1961
- Promotion
Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance
- TerritoryNational
- DivisionWeight / Division
- GenderMale
- Date EstablishedOctober 23, 1956
- Date RetiredJanuary 23, 1961
- Final ChampionIsao Yoshihara