HYAKUNINCHO SHIKAIIN

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Shinjuku Station (JR/Metro/Odakyu/Keio) — 8 min walk
  • English content on website
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Hyakunincho Shikaiin is a dental clinic tucked into the second floor of NC Square Shinjuku, right in the Hyakunincho neighborhood — a part of Shinjuku that’s diverse, walkable, and well-connected. The clinic has a web presence at okuba.com that includes some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual front desk. Basic communication might work, but anything complex — treatment plans, insurance questions, pain descriptions — could get tricky without prep. Bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if you’re not confident in the language. That said, this part of Shinjuku has a long history of serving international residents, so staff here likely have some experience with non-Japanese patients. Standard dental services — cleanings, checkups, fillings — are the bread and butter here. Nothing flashy, just a neighborhood dental clinic doing what neighborhood dental clinics do.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback points to a no-frills, efficient clinic. Appointments tend to move on schedule, and the dentists are described as thorough rather than rushed. It has the feel of a long-standing neighborhood practice — not cutting-edge, but consistent. Patients generally report feeling taken care of, even with limited language overlap. Not the place for hand-holding, but solid for straightforward dental work.

    English Language Proficiency

    The clinic has some English on its website, which suggests awareness of international patients — but that doesn't guarantee a smooth English conversation at reception. Assume Japanese will be the default. Written communication via translation apps tends to work better than spoken back-and-forth. Forms are likely Japanese-only. If your dental need is simple, you can probably manage. If you're dealing with something complicated, bring backup — a bilingual friend or a prepared list of symptoms in Japanese.

    Contact & Location

    • http://www.okuba.com
    • 東京都新宿区百人町2-26-9 NCスクエア新宿2F C号
    • Shinjuku Station (JR/Metro/Odakyu/Keio) — 8 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

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    HYAKUNINCHO SHIKAIIN

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