HigashiAzuma Shika
HigashiAzuma Shika sits in the Tatsuhana area of Sumida Ward, tucked inside the Santa Town Tatsuhana building — not the most central Tokyo location, but a solid neighborhood dental option if you’re living in the eastern wards. Run under the Fukuekai medical corporation, it’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a better sign than nothing, but don’t book expecting a fully bilingual experience. Receptionists and dentists are almost certainly Japanese-speaking first. If your Japanese is basic or nonexistent, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend. That said, dental work involves a lot of pointing and showing, so minor procedures are often manageable with limited shared language.
For expats based in Sumida, Katsushika, or Edogawa, this is worth knowing about. For everyone else, the location is inconvenient enough that you’d probably look elsewhere first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward, no-frills neighborhood dental experience. Wait times seem reasonable for a local clinic. The dentists are described as thorough and careful, particularly with explanations — helpful even when the language barrier exists, since they tend to show rather than just tell. The atmosphere is calm and unhurried. It’s not a flashy international clinic, but patients who live nearby seem to return consistently, which says something.
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.e-fukuekai.com
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東京都墨田区立花１－２３－５－１０１ サンタウン立花
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Taihei Station (Asakusa Line) — 3 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
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- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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