Kaneto Shika
Kaneto Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Fujimidai, Nerima — the kind of area where locals have been going to the same dentist for years. It’s a general dentistry practice covering the usual range: cleanings, fillings, crowns, and likely orthodontics. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about international patients at least a little, but don’t expect a fully bilingual front desk. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything beyond a routine cleaning. Fujimidai Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line puts you right in the neighborhood. Nerima isn’t a typical expat hub, so this clinic is most useful if you actually live nearby rather than making a special trip from central Tokyo.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with thorough explanations — typical of long-established neighborhood practices in Tokyo. Wait times appear reasonable, and the dentists seem to take time with each patient rather than rushing through appointments. No reports of English-fluent staff, but the overall vibe is professional and patient. Best suited to expats comfortable using translation tools for anything more complex than pointing at a tooth.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://www.kaneto-shika.com
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東京都練馬区富士見台３－６－８
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Fujimidai Station (Toei Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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