ICHIKAWA Shikaiin
ICHIKAWA Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Hikarigaoka in Nerima Ward — not a flashy expat-targeted practice, but a functioning local dentist that’s been serving the community for years. They cover standard dental work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, basic restorative care. Nothing exotic, nothing cutting-edge.
The English situation is genuinely unclear. Their website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve at least thought about international patients — but that doesn’t mean the dentist or reception staff can hold a full conversation in English. If you need complex treatment explained in detail, bring a Japanese-speaking friend or a translation app as backup. For routine cleanings or straightforward procedures where you can point at a tooth and nod, you’ll probably be fine. Nerima isn’t a heavily internationalized part of Tokyo, so don’t expect the same English-readiness you’d find in Minato or Shinjuku.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a quiet, no-fuss clinic experience — short wait times, a straightforward chair-side manner, and treatment that sticks to what’s necessary without upselling. It feels like a family dentist, not a dental chain. Patients seem to appreciate the efficiency. Nobody’s reporting major communication disasters, but nobody’s raving about seamless English service either. Expect a calm, unhurried appointment rather than a polished international clinic experience.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.doctors-search.com/d-nerima/itikawadental/index.html
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東京都練馬区平和台１－３１－１６
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Heiwadai Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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