Fukumoto Shikaiin
Fukumoto Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic in Tokiwadai, Itabashi — a quiet residential stretch of northwest Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they live nearby. The clinic handles standard dental work: checkups, cleanings, fillings, that kind of thing. Nothing flashy, just a local practice that’s been serving the area for a while.
Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting a bilingual receptionist. The gap between “English on the website” and “English in the waiting room” is real and common in Japan. A translation app on your phone is smart preparation. If your dental Japanese is zero, write down your symptoms beforehand or screenshot them in Japanese — it’ll save everyone time.
Tokiwadai Station (Tobu Tojo Line) is your access point. Not the most convenient clinic if you’re coming from central Tokyo, but if you live in Itabashi or the surrounding neighborhoods, it’s a reasonable local option for routine dental care.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-nonsense dental experience typical of small Japanese neighborhood clinics. Appointments tend to run on time. The dentist is described as thorough without being alarmist — explains what’s happening, does the work, moves on. Waiting room is small and quiet. Not a high-volume chain clinic, so you’re not getting shuffled through. Expect a calm, efficient visit rather than a warm, hand-holding one.
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.fukumoto-dc.com/
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東京都板橋区常盤台１－１１－１７
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Tokiwadai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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