Iwasaki Shika

Iwasaki Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic on the second floor of a small building in Eifu, Suginami — not a flashy chain, just a straightforward practice that’s been serving locals and expats in this quiet residential corner of Tokyo. They handle the usual range of dental work: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and general checkups.

English capability here is conversational — enough to get through an appointment without a meltdown, but you’re not walking into a fully bilingual setup. Reception can manage basic communication, and there are some English resources available, so first-time visits are manageable even if your Japanese is minimal. That said, if you’ve got a complicated situation to explain, brushing up on some dental vocabulary or bringing notes won’t hurt.

The clinic is accessible from Meidaimae or Eifu stations, both on the Keio Inokashira Line. It’s the kind of place that suits expats living in Suginami who want a local dentist rather than trekking into central Tokyo every time a filling needs checking.