Fujino Shika
Fujino Shika sits in a small office building in Higashi-Ogu, a quiet residential corner of Arakawa that most expats never end up in — unless they live nearby. That’s basically the target patient here: locals and neighborhood residents, not international clinic tourists.
The clinic handles standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. Nothing flashy, nothing specialized toward expat needs, but they do have some conversational English capability, which puts them ahead of the average neighborhood dentist in this part of Tokyo.
Don’t expect English forms or a bilingual receptionist waiting for you. What you’re more likely to get is a dentist or staff member who can manage basic dental vocabulary in English and get through an appointment without it becoming a chaotic game of charades. A translation app as backup is still smart.
If you live in Arakawa and need a dentist you can actually communicate with, this is a genuinely useful option. If you’re traveling across Tokyo for it, probably not worth the trip.
Patient Feedback
Patient experiences suggest a calm, no-frills clinic atmosphere — short wait times typical of smaller neighborhood practices. The dentist is described as thorough and unhurried, which matters when communication requires a bit more effort. It’s not a high-volume operation, so you’re unlikely to feel rushed. Appointments tend to run on time. The vibe is quiet and professional rather than overly clinical or corporate.
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 -
http://www.fujino-dental.jp
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東京都荒川区東尾久６－５－５ 富士産業ビル２０１
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Minowa Station (Asakusa Line) — 4 min walk
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