Okano Shikaiin
Okano Shikaiin is a neighborhood dental clinic sitting on the ground floor of HM Building in Itabashi, a residential ward in northwest Tokyo that doesn’t see many foreign faces. It’s a standard general dentistry setup — cleanings, fillings, the usual — run as a private practice rather than a large chain.
The clinic has some English content on its website, which is a good sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the staff can hold a full dental conversation in English. Itabashi isn’t an expat-heavy area, so don’t expect the kind of multilingual setup you’d find in Minato or Shinjuku. A translation app is a smart backup. That said, Japanese dentists are generally thorough and appointment-based, so you’re not walking into chaos.
If you live in Itabashi and need a dentist you can walk or bike to, this is worth a try. If you’re coming from across Tokyo specifically for English service, look closer to central wards first.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback for this clinic is limited online in English, which tracks for a neighborhood practice in a non-expat-heavy area. What comes through from Japanese reviews suggests a calm, unhurried atmosphere with a thorough approach to examinations. Wait times appear reasonable when appointments are booked ahead. It reads like a classic local dentist — the doctor knows returning patients, it’s not a conveyor belt, and they take their time. Don’t expect a buzzy modern fit-out.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.okano-dc.net
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東京都板橋区板橋１－１２－２ ＨＭビル１階
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Itabashi Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) — 2 min walk
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