NAMI DENTAL CLINIC

Nami Dental Clinic sits in the DS Shinjuku Building on the edge of Shinjuku 6-chome — not the glitzy west side, but a quieter residential-ish stretch that’s easy enough to reach. It’s a standard Japanese neighborhood dental practice: one doctor, focused work, no frills. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little, but don’t expect a fully bilingual experience when you walk in. If your Japanese is zero, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand — that’ll get you a long way. For routine stuff like cleanings, fillings, or checkups, the language barrier is manageable. For anything complicated — root canals, implants, involved treatment planning — you’ll want to confirm English availability before you book. It’s a solid local option if you’re living or working in that part of Shinjuku and need reliable dental care without trekking across the city.