| Competition: | 1956 Men's World Judo Championships |
| Venue: | Kuramae Kokugikan |
| Location: |  Tokyo, Japan |
The 1956 World Judo Championships were the 1st edition of the Men's World Judo Championships, and were held at the Kuramae Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on 3 May, 1956.[1]
| Open | Shokichi Natsui | Yoshihiko Yoshimatsu |  Henri Courtine Anton Geesink |