HYAKUNINCHO SHIKAIIN
Hyakunincho Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the second floor of NC Square Shinjuku, right in the Hyakunincho area — a part of Shinjuku that’s genuinely multicultural, with a heavy Korean and international presence. That neighborhood context matters: clinics around here tend to be more used to non-Japanese patients than your average suburban practice.
The clinic’s website (okuba.com) has some English-facing content, which suggests at least some awareness of foreign patients. But “has English on the website” and “can handle your root canal conversation in English” are very different things. Don’t show up expecting a bilingual staff — bring Google Translate or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complex.
For routine stuff — cleaning, checkups, a filling — the language barrier is manageable. Japanese dentistry is generally high quality and procedure-focused, so even with limited communication, you’ll likely get competent care. Just don’t expect to have a long chat about treatment options without some preparation.
Good option if you’re in the Shinjuku area and need dental care without trekking to an expat-specialist clinic.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills dental practice. Appointments tend to run on schedule — typical of smaller Japanese clinics where the dentist isn’t rushing between a dozen chairs. The vibe is clinical and efficient rather than warm and chatty. Patients report competent, thorough work. It’s not a place where the dentist explains everything in detail unprompted, so come with questions ready if you want more than the basics.
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://www.okuba.com
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東京都新宿区百人町２－２６－９ ＮＣスクエア新宿２Ｆ Ｃ号
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Shinjuku Station (JR/Metro/Odakyu/Keio) — 8 min walk
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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