Furusen Shika
Furusen Shika is a preventive-focused dental clinic on the second floor of Plaza Nagakawa in Kokuryocho, Chofu — a quieter residential pocket of western Tokyo, about 25 minutes from Shinjuku on the Keio Line. The clinic leans hard into prevention rather than just fixing problems after they appear, which is a genuinely different approach from a lot of Japanese dentists who default to drill-and-fill.
Their website has some English content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese speakers exist. Whether that translates to a smooth English-speaking appointment is a different question — nobody on staff is confirmed as fluent, so come prepared with a translation app or written notes about your symptoms. Google Translate on your phone will carry you most of the way.
Chofu isn’t Roppongi. You won’t find a bilingual concierge at the front desk. But if you’re living in the western Tokyo suburbs and need a dentist who takes oral health seriously, this is worth knowing about.
Patient Feedback
Patients tend to highlight the thorough checkups and the clinic’s emphasis on prevention over quick fixes — cleaning appointments feel unhurried, and the dentists explain what they’re doing rather than just getting it done. Wait times are generally reasonable for Japan. The second-floor location in a small commercial building keeps the atmosphere low-key and neighborhood-friendly rather than clinical and cold. No reports of major communication breakdowns, but no confirmed English-fluent staff 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.yobou-furusen.jp
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東京都調布市国領町３－３－１３ プラザながかわ２Ｆ
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Kokuryo Station (Keio Line) — 2 min walk
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