Mitsuyasu Shika
Mitsuyasu Shika is a dental clinic run under the Shoyokai medical corporation in Adachi Ward, one of Tokyo’s more residential, less-touristed northern wards. It’s a neighborhood dentist — the kind of place locals return to rather than a clinic that’s built around international patients.
The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume you’ll walk in and have a fully English conversation. It’s more likely that basic written communication works, and the staff may have limited spoken English. Bring a translation app as backup — specifically for explaining symptoms or understanding treatment plans.
Adachi isn’t the most convenient area if you’re coming from central Tokyo, but if you live in the north of the city, this is a reasonable local option. Services appear to cover standard dental care. No evidence of specialized expat services or English-speaking dentists on staff.
Go in with realistic expectations: functional communication is probably possible, full fluency is not guaranteed.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood clinic — competent, no-frills dental care without the premium pricing of central Tokyo expat-focused practices. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. The dentists are reported as thorough during examinations. It’s not a glossy, international-facing setup, but patients who live nearby seem to return, which says something. Expect a clinical, efficient visit rather than a hand-holding experience.
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.mitsuyasu-shika.com
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東京都足立区中央本町3-18-1
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Nishi-Arai Station (Tsukuba Express) — 8 min walk
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