YOKOYA DENTAL OFFICE

Yokoya Dental is a small private dental clinic on the second floor of a building in Nakameguro — one of Tokyo’s more foreigner-friendly neighborhoods. They handle the full range of general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and cosmetic work. The clinic has some English content on their website, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee smooth English communication at reception or chairside. If your Japanese is minimal, come prepared with a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. That said, Nakameguro is a neighborhood where staff tend to have more exposure to international residents than your average Tokyo suburb. The clinic is compact and privately run, which usually means more personal attention than a large chain. Appointments are recommended. If you’re living in Meguro-ku and need a regular dentist rather than a specialist, this is a reasonable option to try — just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.