fukuda shika
Fukuda Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of the Belumu Mitaka building in Mitaka, western Tokyo. It’s the kind of place locals have been going to for years — general dentistry, cleanings, fillings, the usual. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fluent English conversation at the front desk. Reality is probably closer to: some basic English, a lot of goodwill, and a translation app filling the gaps. If you live or work around Mitaka or the western Chuo Line corridor, this is a reasonable local option worth trying. Not a specialty expat clinic, but not hostile to foreign patients either. Come prepared with your Japanese address written down, your insurance card, and a list of any medications or dental history you want to communicate clearly.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood dentist. Appointments tend to run on schedule, which regulars appreciate. The dentist is described as thorough and calm — not rushed. It’s a small practice, so you get consistency rather than seeing a different face each visit. Not flashy, but people seem to keep coming back, which says something. No reports of major communication disasters with foreign patients, but no raving about English service either.
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.fukuda-shika.com
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東京都三鷹市下連雀７－１４－２８ ベルムミタカ１Ｆ－２
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Mitaka Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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