AKASAKA DENTAL CLINIC

Akasaka Dental Clinic sits on the third floor of a building in Akasaka, Minato-ku — one of Tokyo’s more expat-friendly neighborhoods, close to embassies and international offices. The clinic’s website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about foreign patients, but it’s not a fully bilingual practice. Don’t expect fluent English at the front desk as a guarantee. That said, the area itself draws international patients regularly, so staff may have more experience with non-Japanese speakers than your average neighborhood dentist. They cover standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, cosmetic work. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. The Akasaka or Akasaka-mitsuke stations are your best bets for getting there. Third-floor location means an elevator ride, worth knowing if you have mobility concerns. A decent option if you’re based in central Tokyo and need reliable dental care without trekking across the city.