Tapple Kodomo Shika Kyousei Shika

Tapple Kodomo Shika is a pediatric and orthodontic dental clinic tucked into a residential corner of Nerima’s Kitamachi neighborhood — not the most central Tokyo location, but a solid option if you’re living in the northwest part of the city. The clinic focuses on kids’ dentistry and braces, so if you’re an adult needing a root canal, look elsewhere. Their website has some English content, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to a fully English-speaking front desk is genuinely unclear. Don’t show up expecting fluent English — bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your Japanese is minimal. The clinic is based in a residential apartment building (Kitamachi Ooki Mansion), which is classic for smaller Tokyo dental practices. Appointments are strongly recommended. If you have kids who need dental checkups or orthodontic consultations in Nerima, this is worth a look — just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.