MIZUKAWA SHIKAIIN

Mizukawa Dental Clinic sits in Higashi-Nippori, a residential stretch of Arakawa that most expats never end up in unless they live nearby. This is a neighborhood dental practice — not an international clinic — so don’t walk in expecting a bilingual receptionist and English intake forms. That said, their website does include some English content, which suggests they’re at least aware that foreign patients exist and aren’t hostile to the idea.

The clinic covers standard dental bases: checkups, cleanings, fillings, and general oral care. If you’re in the Arakawa area and need a dentist you can walk or cycle to, this is worth trying. Bring Google Translate, keep your expectations realistic about language support, and you’ll probably be fine for routine work. For complex treatment requiring detailed back-and-forth communication, you’ll want to either bring a Japanese-speaking friend or consider a more internationally-equipped clinic elsewhere in Tokyo.