Kurasawa Shika

Kurasawa Shika is a general dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of a residential-commercial building in Minami-Kamata, a quieter pocket of Ota Ward in southern Tokyo. It’s a neighborhood practice — not a flashy multi-chair operation — so expect a more personal, unhurried atmosphere than you’d find at a big-city dental chain.

Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English-speaking appointment. Reception may have basic English, but complex treatment discussions will likely require patience, a translation app, or a Japanese-speaking friend. That said, the presence of English on their site suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients exist and aren’t hostile to the idea.

They handle standard dental services — cleanings, fillings, basic restorative work. If you need specialist-level oral surgery or orthodontics, you’d want to confirm before booking. Good option if you live or work in Ota Ward and want a local dentist rather than commuting to a bigger English-friendly clinic in central Tokyo.