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Mariko Dental Clinic sits on the second floor of a building in Sendagaya, a quiet pocket of Shibuya ward that most expats walk through on the way to Shinjuku or Harajuku. The clinic is run under the medical corporation Shoryukai and focuses on general and cosmetic dentistry.

The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients. But “some English online” doesn’t always mean a smooth English-speaking experience at the front desk. You may get by with basic communication, but come prepared with a translation app and your insurance card details written out in Japanese if you can manage it.

For routine work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — this is a solid neighborhood option in a very convenient part of Tokyo. If you’re dealing with something complex and need detailed back-and-forth with your dentist in English, it’s worth calling ahead to confirm what level of English support is actually available before you book.