Mejiro 5 choume Shika
Mejiro 5 choume Shika sits on the ground floor of Mejiro My Village, a small commercial complex in the residential stretch of Mejiro that feels more neighborhood than big-city. It’s a standard general dental clinic — cleanings, fillings, the usual — serving a local Japanese patient base in Toshima.
The clinic has some English on its website, which is a decent sign that they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little. But “some English online” doesn’t always translate to smooth English communication at reception or chairside. This one falls into the unclear zone — you might get by fine, or you might be relying on your phone’s translation app and a lot of goodwill. If your dental needs are routine and your Japanese is even basic, you’ll probably manage. If you need to explain complicated symptoms or treatment history, go in prepared.
Mejiro Station is close, which makes getting here easy. The area is quiet and residential — this is a neighborhood dentist, not a specialist clinic catering to expats.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited online, so expectations should stay grounded. It reads like a standard neighborhood dentist — likely fine for routine work, probably not overwhelmed with walk-ins. Patients familiar with Japanese dental clinics will feel at home. First-timers from abroad should know Japanese dental visits tend to be methodical and spread across multiple short appointments, which is normal here, not a red flag.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://mejiro-shika.jp
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Mejiro Station (JR Yamanote Line) — 2 min walk
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