| 1 |
Chuncihi
Dragons (1950; 1953-present)
Nagoya Dragons (1951-1952) |
| 2 |
Hiroshima
Carp (1950-67; 98-present)
Hiroshima Toyo Carp (1968-97) |
| 3 |
Koketsu
Swallows (1950-64)
Sankei Swallows (1965)
Sankei Atoms (1966-69)
Yakult Atoms (1970-73)
Yakult Swallows (1974-present) |
| 4 |
Nishi
Nippon Pirates (1950) |
| 5 |
Osaka
Tigers (1950-60)
Hanshin Tigers (1961-present) |
| 6 |
Shochiku
Robins (1950-1953) |
| 7 |
Taiyo
Whales (1950-53; 1955-77)
Yokohoma Toiyo Whales (1978-92)
Yokohoma Bay Stars (1993-present) |
| 8 |
Yomiuri
Giants (1950-present) |
| 9 |
Yomiuri
Dragons (1954) |