KANEKO Dental Clinic
KANEKO Dental Clinic sits in Itabashi’s Hasune neighborhood — a quiet residential ward northwest of central Tokyo that most expats never end up in unless they live nearby. This is a small, local dental practice, not an international clinic. They’ve got some English content on their website, which suggests some awareness of non-Japanese patients, but don’t expect a fully bilingual team waiting at the door. If you live in Itabashi or the surrounding area and need routine dental work — cleanings, fillings, basic treatment — this could be a solid neighborhood option. Just go in with realistic expectations: bring a translation app, write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand if you can, and don’t be surprised if communication takes some patience. The clinic’s website is worth checking before you visit to get a feel for their services and setup.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback specific to this clinic is limited online in English. Based on what’s available, it reads as a typical small Japanese dental practice — methodical, unhurried, focused on thoroughness over speed. Japanese dental clinics at this scale tend to run on tight appointment schedules, so wait times are usually reasonable. Expect a calm, no-frills environment. Patients who’ve navigated similar local clinics report that staff are generally patient even when communication is imperfect.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.kanekodental.jp/
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東京都板橋区蓮根２－１０－１－３０１
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Hasune Station (Mita Line) — 3 min walk
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