Oliveshika Kyouseishika Akabaneminamiguchi
Oliveshika Kyouseishika Akabaneminamiguchi — yes, that’s a mouthful — sits on the second floor of the Apire Akabane building, right at Akabane’s south exit. Akabane is a solid residential hub in Kita Ward, well-connected on the JR Keihin-Tohoku and Takasaki lines, so getting here is easy from most of Tokyo’s north side.
The clinic covers general dentistry and orthodontics, which is the “kyouseishika” part of the name — useful if you’re looking at braces or alignment work, not just routine cleanings.
English capability is genuinely unclear here. The website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t automatically mean the front desk can hold a conversation or that forms come in English. Come prepared with a translation app, have your insurance info ready in Japanese if possible, and don’t assume a smooth English consultation is guaranteed. If you call ahead and nobody picks up who speaks English, that’s your answer.
Solid option for expats in Kita Ward who need ortho work and don’t want to trek into central Tokyo for it.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a fairly efficient clinic — not a long-wait situation, which matters when you’re fitting appointments around a work schedule. The orthodontic side seems to be a genuine focus, not just an add-on service. Patients generally describe the dentists as thorough rather than rushed. The location in the Apire shopping complex makes it easy to combine with errands. Nothing dramatically standout in either direction — competent, accessible, gets the job done.
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.olive-dc.ne.jp
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東京都北区赤羽西１－５－１ アピレ赤羽２Ｆ
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Akabane Station (JR Keihin-Tohoku Line) — 3 min walk
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