MUKOUGAOKA DENTAL CLINIC

Mukougaoka Dental Clinic sits in Bunkyo, one of Tokyo’s quieter residential wards, tucked inside the New Hongo Mansion building on the second floor — easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. This is a neighborhood dental practice, not a foreigner-facing clinic, so don’t expect bilingual staff ready to walk you through everything in English. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but real-world English fluency at reception is unclear. That said, dental work is often more manageable with a language barrier than, say, a psychiatric appointment — pointing at an X-ray and miming pain gets you pretty far. If your Japanese is basic or you’re willing to use a translation app, this clinic is worth considering for routine care like cleanings, fillings, or checkups. Hongo is well-connected, close to Hongo-sanchome Station on the Marunouchi and Oedo lines. Solid local option for expats living in or near Bunkyo who don’t need hand-holding in English.