MATSUMOTO dental Clinic
MATSUMOTO dental Clinic sits in Shakujii-cho, Nerima — a quieter residential part of Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they actually live nearby. The clinic is run out of the first floor of the Matsumoto Building, which is a pretty classic neighborhood dental setup: small, local, not a slick Minato-ku chain.
The website has some English content, specifically around orthodontics, which suggests they’ve made an effort to reach non-Japanese patients. But don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual front desk. The English online presence is a soft signal, not a guarantee. If you’re in the Nerima area and need dental work — especially orthodontic treatment — this is worth investigating. Just come prepared: a translation app, a Japanese-speaking friend, or at minimum some written notes in Japanese about why you’re there will make everything smoother.
Not the most convenient clinic if you’re commuting from central Tokyo, but for Nerima residents, it’s a legitimate local option with at least some awareness that non-Japanese patients exist.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to this clinic is thin online in English, so take this with appropriate skepticism. The orthodontics focus suggests longer-term treatment relationships rather than quick one-off visits. Nerima dental clinics of this type tend to run fairly punctual appointment schedules and prioritize repeat patients. Expect a calm, no-frills environment. Not a teaching hospital or international clinic — it’s a local practice, which usually means more personal attention but less hand-holding for non-Japanese speakers.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.matsumoto-kyousei.com/
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東京都練馬区石神井町６－２－１２ 松本ビル１Ｆ
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Shakujii Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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