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Ouji Ribon is a dental and orthodontics clinic sitting on the 4th floor of the Ishigami Building in Ouji, Kita Ward — a quieter residential pocket of north Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. The clinic covers general dentistry alongside orthodontic work, so if you’re thinking braces or alignment treatment, this is actually set up for that rather than being a general practice that does it on the side.

Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests awareness that non-Japanese patients exist. That said, full English service at the counter or in the chair isn’t confirmed. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a friend. Don’t assume you’ll be handed an English intake form.

For expats in Kita, Akabane, or anywhere along the Keihin-Tohoku line, this is a legitimately convenient option — especially if you need orthodontic work and don’t want to commute to central Tokyo every appointment.