Ao Shika Clinic

Ao Shika Clinic sits in Kita-Otsuka, a quiet residential stretch of Toshima that most expats pass through on the way to Ikebukuro without stopping. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual range — cleanings, fillings, crowns, basic restorative work. The clinic has some English-language content on its website, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little, but whether that translates to a fully English-capable reception or chair-side consultation is genuinely unclear. Don’t expect bilingual staff on demand. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a short written note explaining your symptoms. The Kita-Otsuka area is low-key and easy to navigate, and the clinic is on the first floor — no elevator hunt required. Good option if you’re based in Toshima or northern Tokyo and need a neighborhood dentist rather than a full international clinic experience.