FUJI DENTAL CLINIC

Fuji Dental Clinic sits in Chofu, a quieter residential pocket of western Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they actually live there. Run under the medical corporation Hoaikai, it’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range — cleanings, fillings, extractions, crowns, and routine checkups.

The English situation is real but modest: staff can handle conversational English, so you’re not walking in completely alone with a translation app as your only lifeline. That said, don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. Simple explanations of what’s happening with your teeth, basic back-and-forth about pain levels and treatment options — that’s where they’re comfortable.

For expats living in Chofu or nearby areas like Fuchu or Tama, this is genuinely useful. You’re not commuting into central Tokyo just to see a dentist who can understand you. It’s a neighborhood clinic that happens to be accessible enough for English speakers to navigate without too much stress.