MATSUNAGA Dental Clinic

MATSUNAGA Dental Clinic sits in Takigawa, Kita Ward — a quieter residential stretch of north Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. It’s a neighborhood dental practice, not a foreigner-focused clinic, so don’t expect a bilingual front desk or English intake forms waiting for you.

The clinic does have some English content on its website, which is a decent sign — it suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients might walk in. But “some English online” and “comfortable English consultation” are very different things. If your Japanese is limited, go in with a translation app ready and your dental history written down in Japanese if you can manage it.

For expats living in Kita Ward, this is a legitimate local option for routine dental care — cleanings, checkups, fillings. Just set your expectations: this is a community clinic doing solid everyday dentistry, not an international health center. If you need complex treatment with detailed English explanation, you’ll want to confirm language support before booking.