Nakajima Shika Clinic
Nakajima Shika Clinic sits in the Taito area of Tokyo, one of the older, more neighborhood-feeling parts of the city. It’s a standard Japanese dental clinic — nothing flashy — but they’ve made a genuine effort to be accessible to English speakers, which puts them ahead of most dental offices in the area.
Staff can hold a basic conversation in English, enough to get through an appointment without you miming a toothache. Don’t expect fluent clinical explanations, but you won’t be completely in the dark either. They have some English resources available, which helps with the paperwork side of things.
The clinic handles general dentistry — cleanings, fillings, that kind of everyday dental work. If you’re new to Japan and just need a reliable place to get your teeth sorted without the stress of a full language barrier, this is a solid option in Taito. Located on the ground floor of Century Building on Taito 2-chome, it’s easy enough to find and navigate.
Patient Feedback
Patients generally find this a no-fuss neighborhood dental clinic — appointments run reasonably on time, and the dentist is thorough without being rushed. The atmosphere is calm and clinical rather than overly polished. English communication works well enough for basic procedures and questions. It’s not a specialist clinic, but for cleanings, fillings, and general checkups, patients report feeling looked after and not lost in translation.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://nakaji-dc.com
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東京都台東区台東２－１－３ センチュリービル１階
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Taito Station (Oedo Line) — 2 min walk
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