Asagao Shika
Asagao Shika sits on the second floor of Asahi Building in Itabashi-ku, a residential ward northwest of central Tokyo. It’s a general dental clinic covering the usual range — cleanings, fillings, extractions, orthodontics, implants. The clinic’s website is houmonshika.com, which translates roughly to “house call dentistry,” suggesting they may offer visiting dental services in addition to in-clinic appointments — worth confirming if mobility is a concern.
English capability here is genuinely unclear. The site has some English-facing elements, but that doesn’t guarantee a smooth English consultation when you actually show up. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for your first visit. Itabashi isn’t a heavily international area, so don’t expect the bilingual setup you’d find near Roppongi or Shinjuku. That said, Japanese dentists are generally good at working through language barriers with hand signals and patience — dental work is tactile enough that you’ll manage.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specifically for Asagao Shika is limited in English-language sources. Clinics of this type in residential Itabashi neighborhoods tend to run on appointment-based schedules with shorter wait times than busy urban clinics. The home visit angle suggests a patient-focused approach. Expect a small, local practice feel — not a slick urban dental chain. Staff are likely thorough and unhurried, but don’t expect proactive English communication.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.houmonshika.com
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東京都板橋区板橋2-61-15 旭ビル2F
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Itabashi Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) — 2 min walk
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