Ozawa Shika

Ozawa Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic tucked into a residential stretch of Nagasaki, Toshima — not a flashy international practice, just a local dentist that’s been serving the area for years. The website has some English-language content, which suggests they’ve thought about non-Japanese patients, but don’t show up expecting a fully bilingual experience. Basic communication may be possible, but bring a translation app or a Japanese-speaking friend if your dental vocabulary isn’t strong. For expats living in the Toshima area — Ikebukuro, Mejiro, Nagasaki — this is a convenient option for routine care: cleanings, fillings, checkups. It’s the kind of clinic where you’re not waiting two hours and the dentist actually explains what they’re doing. If you need a specialist or complex treatment, you might want a larger facility. But for bread-and-butter dental needs close to home, Ozawa Shika is worth knowing about.