OSUMI FAMILY SHIKA
Osumi Family Shika is a general dentistry clinic on the second floor of a small building in Takenozuka, Adachi — one of Tokyo’s more residential, less internationally-connected wards. It’s a family-oriented practice covering the usual bases: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and preventive care.
The clinic has a website with some English content, which is a decent sign, but that doesn’t guarantee English-speaking staff are actually on-site when you show up. Adachi isn’t a typical expat hub, so walk-in English fluency is less likely here than at clinics in Minato or Shinjuku. That said, the bilingual web presence suggests at least some awareness of international patients.
If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app and write down your symptoms beforehand. Booking via the website first is smarter than cold-calling. For routine dental work — a cleaning, a cavity check, something that doesn’t require complex back-and-forth — this is workable. For detailed treatment discussions, manage your expectations around language.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried atmosphere typical of neighborhood family dental clinics. Appointments tend to run on schedule. The dentist is described as methodical and gentle — not the type to rush through a cleaning. Wait times are generally short if you book ahead. It’s a local practice with a regular patient base, so you’ll likely be the only foreigner in the waiting room. Nothing flashy, but competent and consistent.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.osumi-dental.asia
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東京都足立区竹の塚５－５－８ 日美小舎２Ｆ
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Takenozuka Station (Tsukuba Express) — 2 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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