Inaba Dental Office
Inaba Dental Office sits in Yamabuki-cho, a quiet pocket of Shinjuku that most expats walk straight past on their way somewhere louder. The clinic runs under the tagline “kameru ha” — teeth you can actually chew with — which tells you something about their philosophy: functional dentistry first, not just cosmetic window dressing.
They’ve put real effort into English accessibility. Their website (kameru-ha.com) has substantial English content, which is a decent signal that English-speaking patients aren’t an afterthought here. For expats navigating Japanese dental care — confusing insurance, unclear treatment plans, nobody explaining what’s happening in your mouth — that matters.
This is a general dental clinic. Routine checkups, cleanings, fillings, the usual. Located on the first floor of the Yasui Building, so no elevator anxiety. Shinjuku access is straightforward from multiple lines. If you’ve been putting off dental care because you couldn’t face the language barrier, this is a reasonable place to stop procrastinating.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere — not the conveyor-belt efficiency of bigger urban clinics. The dentist takes time to explain what’s happening, which expats consistently flag as the thing they care most about. No reports of long waits. The smaller practice size means you’re seeing the same person each visit, not rotating through a roster of strangers. Generally described as thorough without being alarmist.
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.kameru-ha.com
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東京都新宿区山吹町３３５ 安井ビル１Ｆ
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Kagurazaka Station (Tozai Line) — 3 min walk
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