OHIZUMI DENTAL CLINIC

Ohizumi Dental Clinic sits in the Edifis Takayanagi building on the western edge of Nerima — not exactly central Tokyo, but a solid neighborhood clinic for expats living out that way. They cover standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, crowns, and implants. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. This is a Japanese neighborhood dental practice first. If your Japanese is limited, come prepared — Google Translate on your phone, or a Japanese-speaking friend if you’re anxious about communicating symptoms. That said, dental treatment is often more hands-on than verbal, and experienced dentists can figure out a lot from an exam. For expats in Nerima looking for a local dentist rather than a pricier international clinic, this is a reasonable option worth checking out directly before assuming the language situation is a dealbreaker.