Nakamura Shika
Nakamura Shika is a general dental clinic in Tachikawa, a busy commuter city in western Tokyo that’s easy to reach on the JR Chuo Line. The clinic covers standard dental work — cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions — the kind of routine care expats need to keep up with regardless of where they’re living.
The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients, but that doesn’t automatically mean the dentist or staff can hold a full conversation in English. Expect Japanese to be the primary working language at the chair. A translation app will probably come in handy, especially for explaining symptoms or understanding treatment plans.
That said, Tachikawa has enough international residents that local clinics here tend to be more accustomed to foreign patients than somewhere deeper in the suburbs. Worth calling ahead to gauge the English comfort level before booking.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a straightforward neighborhood dental clinic — no frills, but competent and efficient. Wait times appear reasonable for a suburban Tokyo practice. The dentist is described as thorough and unhurried, which matters when you’re trying to communicate across a language gap. The clinic feels small and personal rather than a high-volume chain operation. Not a lot of English-language reviews exist, so the picture is incomplete.
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.nakamura-shika.jp/
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東京都立川市羽衣町２－２５－１０
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Tachikawa Station (JR Chuo Line) — 8 min walk
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Ready to Book Your Appointment?
A few things to keep in mind:
- Check the doctor's consultation hours listed above.
- Some clinics require appointments 2-3 days in advance.
- Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
- Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
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