SAKUMA Dental Clinic

SAKUMA Dental Clinic sits in Kichijoji, one of Tokyo’s most livable neighborhoods and a popular landing spot for expats. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual range — cleanings, fillings, crowns, and routine care. Staff have conversational English, so you won’t be completely on your own trying to mime a toothache. That said, “conversational” means you can get the basics across, not that you’ll have a nuanced discussion about treatment options entirely in English. Come prepared with some vocabulary or a translation app for anything complicated. The clinic is small and independent, which typically means more consistent care from the same dentist rather than rotating through whoever’s available. Kichijoji is well-connected and easy to reach, making appointments less of a logistical headache than clinics buried deeper in the suburbs. Good option for expats living in Musashino or the western Tokyo corridor who want a neighborhood dentist they can actually communicate with.