Megumi Shika
Megumi Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Arakawa, one of Tokyo’s quieter residential wards — not the kind of area that sees a lot of foreign patients. The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a good sign, but whether that translates to an English-speaking receptionist or dentist at the chair is genuinely unclear. Don’t expect a fully bilingual experience. That said, dental work is one of those specialties where language matters less than you’d think — pointing at an X-ray gets you pretty far. If you live in Arakawa or northern Tokyo and need routine care like cleanings, fillings, or a checkup, this is a reasonable local option. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms typed out in Japanese beforehand, and you’ll probably be fine. Not the go-to for complex treatment discussions, but solid for everyday dental needs.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills neighborhood clinic. Wait times appear reasonable for a local practice. The dentist is described as methodical and gentle — not rushed. It’s the kind of place where the same patients return year after year, which usually says something. Not a high-volume city-center clinic, so you’re unlikely to feel like a number. Atmosphere is quiet and low-key.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.megumi-dent.com
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東京都荒川区荒川1-53-21
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Arakawa Station (Arakawa Line) — 2 min walk
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