Araki Shika

Araki Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting in Mukojima, one of the quieter, more traditionally Japanese corners of Sumida ward. This isn’t a flashy chain clinic — it’s the kind of place locals have been going to for years. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients, but don’t walk in expecting fluent English conversation at the front desk. Come prepared with a translation app or written notes about your symptoms. For routine work — cleanings, fillings, checkups — the language barrier is manageable. For anything complex, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or use a medical interpretation service. The Mukojima area is old Tokyo through and through, so if you’re based in Sumida or commuting from Asakusa, this is a convenient local option rather than a destination clinic. Worth considering if you live nearby and need something straightforward handled without trekking across the city.