Familiar Shika
Familiar Shika is a general dentistry clinic tucked into the ground floor of a residential building in Funabori, Edogawa — not the most expat-heavy corner of Tokyo, but accessible via the Toei Shinjuku Line. The name leans into being a neighborhood clinic, and that’s pretty much what it is: routine cleanings, fillings, extractions, the full dental menu. Their website has some English-language elements, which is a decent signal, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. Edogawa isn’t flush with multilingual clinics, so if you’re living in the area and need a dentist, this is worth a call or an online inquiry to check current English capacity before booking. Bring a translation app as backup. Good fit for expats who live locally and want a practical, no-frills dental option without trekking to central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, neighborhood-clinic atmosphere — not a flashy urban practice, but thorough and straightforward. Doctors tend to explain procedures clearly, which matters a lot when you’re anxious about dental work in a foreign language. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. No reports of being rushed. The vibe is quiet and family-oriented, which tracks with the name. Not a lot of English-language reviews to draw from, so the picture is incomplete.
English Language Proficiency
For translating forms, prescriptions, or discharge summaries, Jozu is worth having on your phone.
Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.familiar-shika.com
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東京都江戸川区船堀４－１６－２１ 雅１Ｆ
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Funabori Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
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