Asuka Shika

Asuka Shika sits in the residential Tsutsujigaoka neighborhood of Chofu, a quieter western Tokyo suburb most expats don’t land in by accident. If you’re here, you probably live nearby. The clinic covers standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, crowns, orthodontics — and the website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. Whether that translates to a smooth English consultation is a different question. Reception likely speaks minimal English, so come prepared with a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental situation is complicated. For routine stuff — a checkup, a cleaning, something you can point to — you’ll probably manage fine. It’s a neighborhood clinic, not an international one, so adjust expectations accordingly. The Tsutsujigaoka area is well-served by the Keio Line, making it accessible from Shinjuku in under 30 minutes.