How many German-speaking dentists are there in Japan?

We list 65, in 14 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.

Is German unusual for dentists in Japan?

1% of the 4651 dentists we hold in Japan are recorded as working in German. Most of them come from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, a register that records the languages each provider offers, so the figure reflects who that register covers, not only who speaks what.

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German-speaking dentists in Japan

65 dentists in Japan who work in German, in 14 cities. Sapporo (17), Tokyo (13) and Osaka (12) hold 65% of them.

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City

Showing all 14 cities.

Japan65 in 14 cities

Sapporo TV Tower rising above Odori Park on a sunny day

SapporoJapan17GermanOf all dentists here17 of 3784%

Tokyo skyline with Tokyo Tower at golden hour, Minato City

TokyoJapan13GermanOf all dentists here13 of 10851%

Osaka Castle outer moat with stone walls and turret reflected in water, modern Business Park skyscrapers in the background

OsakaJapan12GermanOf all dentists here12 of 7222%

Nagoya Castle keep with golden shachihoko, Nagoya, Japan

NagoyaJapan7GermanOf all dentists here7 of 5141%

The harbour and Meriken Park of Kobe, Japan

KobeJapan4GermanOf all dentists here4 of 2252%

Matsuyama Castle, one of twelve original keeps left in Japan

MatsuyamaJapan3GermanOf all dentists here3 of 1163%

Yukitsuri rope-supported pine trees over the pond at Kenroku-en garden, Kanazawa

KanazawaJapan2GermanOf all dentists here2 of 405%

Fukuoka Tower and Seaside Momochi beach skyline

FukuokaJapan1GermanOf all dentists here1 of 4640%

The willow-lined Bikan canal with white storehouses and boats, Kurashiki, Japan

KurashikiJapan1GermanOf all dentists here1 of 612%

Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion reflected in Kyoko-chi pond on a sunny day, Kyoto, Japan

KyotoJapan1GermanOf all dentists here1 of 811%

The black keep of Matsumoto Castle, Japan

MatsumotoJapan1GermanOf all dentists here1 of 472%

The city of Naha and the ocean viewed from Shuri Castle Park, Okinawa, Japan

NahaJapan1GermanOf all dentists here1 of 617%

The river and Korakuen garden at Okayama with the city behind

OkayamaJapan1GermanOf all dentists here1 of 1421%

The pond and arched bridge of Ritsurin Garden at Takamatsu

TakamatsuJapan1GermanOf all dentists here1 of 642%

Nothing matches that combination.

This page lists every city in Japan where a source says a German-speaking dentist works. If you know a provider that belongs here, tell us and include where the language is stated.

Where these came from

These German-speaking dentists come from 1 source, led by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (65).

Every one of these sits on an official list, published by a body with nothing to sell.

Questions

How many German-speaking dentists are there in Japan?: We list 65, in 14 cities. That is the number whose working language we can trace to a published source, not the number that exists.
Which city has the most?: Sapporo, with 17 of the 65.
Is German unusual for dentists in Japan?: 1% of the 4651 dentists we hold in Japan are recorded as working in German. Most of them come from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, a register that records the languages each provider offers, so the figure reflects who that register covers, not only who speaks what.