Arai dental clinic
Arai Dental Clinic sits in Tama City, in the southwestern suburbs of Tokyo — not central, but a genuinely residential area where plenty of expat families have settled. Run under the medical corporation 真潭会, this is a full-service dental practice covering routine cleanings, fillings, extractions, orthodontics, and implants.
The website has some English content, which is a decent sign — it means they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist. But “some English online” doesn’t automatically mean the front desk can hold a conversation. Realistically, you’ll want to bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond pointing at a tooth and wincing. Staff may have basic English, but don’t count on it.
What you do get is a neighborhood dental clinic that seems to operate like one — no flashy cosmetic-only positioning, just straightforward dental care in a community setting. If you’re living in Tama or nearby, this is worth a call. If you’re coming from central Tokyo specifically for English support, there are easier options closer to the city center.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-fuss clinic experience. Wait times are generally reasonable for a suburban practice. The dentists are described as thorough and unhurried — the kind of place that explains what they’re doing before doing it. It’s not a slick, high-tech cosmetic clinic, but patients seem to leave feeling like their teeth were actually looked at properly. Good fit for families and routine care.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://arai-shika.com
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東京都多摩市乞田１２１２－７
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Kochida Station (Monorail) — 8 min walk
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