Ikebukuro Hanarabi kyosei sika Kamiya Kamiya

Ikebukuro Hanarabi Orthodontic Dental Clinic — or Kamiya, as it’s also known — sits on the third floor of the Solaire building in Ikebukuro 2-chome, about a five-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. The clinic focuses heavily on orthodontics: braces, aligners, bite correction — that kind of thing. If you’re looking for a general dentist to handle a filling or cleaning, this probably isn’t your first call. If you’ve been putting off straightening your teeth since moving to Japan, this is more relevant.

Their website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume the front desk will be fluent. English capability here is partial at best — enough to handle basic intake, possibly not enough for a detailed treatment consultation without prep work on your end. Bring a translation app. Having your dental history written out in Japanese beforehand will save everyone time.

Located in Toshima Ward, Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s more foreigner-accessible neighborhoods, so the clinic is used to seeing international patients — just don’t expect a fully bilingual experience.