Ozawa Shika
Ozawa Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Nagasaki, Toshima — not far from Nagasaki Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line. It’s a small, local practice doing general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, crowns, the usual. The website has some English content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients at least a little, but don’t expect a fully bilingual operation. This isn’t a foreigner-focused clinic. It’s a community dentist that happens to have made some English-language effort online. If your Japanese is minimal, bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend for anything complicated. For routine work where you can point at a tooth and mime “it hurts,” you’ll probably get through fine. Reasonable option if you’re in Toshima and just need dental care handled without trekking across the city.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, no-frills experience — the kind of neighborhood dental office where things run on time and the dentist is thorough without being alarmist. Wait times seem reasonable for a small clinic. People generally leave feeling like their issue was actually addressed rather than rushed through. The vibe is quiet and professional, not flashy. Don’t expect a lot of small talk, but do expect competent, careful work.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.ozawa-shika.com/
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東京都豊島区長崎２－７－２
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Nagasaki Station (Toden Arakawa Line) — 2 min walk
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