KAZAMA SHIKA
Kazama Shika is a dental clinic sitting on the third floor of the YU-WA Building in Yoyogi, Shibuya — which puts it within easy reach of one of Tokyo’s busiest transit hubs. It’s a general dentistry practice handling the usual range of work: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and routine checkups.
The English situation here is genuinely unclear. There’s some English-facing content floating around online, but that doesn’t automatically mean the dentist or front desk staff can hold a full conversation in English. You might get lucky, you might not. If your Japanese is nonexistent, bring a translation app and have your symptoms typed out in Japanese before you walk in. Google Translate on your phone will do most of the heavy lifting for basic dental complaints.
That said, dentistry is one of those specialties where language barriers are more manageable — pointing at a tooth and grimacing communicates a lot. For complex treatment plans or anything requiring detailed informed consent conversations, you’ll want to sort out communication in advance.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly no-frills experience — you come in, get treated, and leave without much fuss. Wait times appear reasonable for a neighborhood clinic. The dentist seems thorough rather than rushed, which counts for a lot in a city where some clinics feel like a conveyor belt. The vibe is quiet and professional, not particularly warm or particularly cold. Nothing flashy, but the work gets done.
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.ekiten.jp/shop_83082/
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東京都渋谷区代々木２－１３－６ ＹＵ－ＷＡビル３Ｆ
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Meiji-Jingu Mae Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- 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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