Palan Shika Clinic

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Nishi-Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
  • Nishi-Kasai Station walkable
  • Near central Tokyo
  • Palan Shika Clinic sits on the second floor of the Hata Building in Nishi-Kasai, one of Tokyo’s most expat-dense neighborhoods — particularly popular with Indian and South Asian communities. That context matters, because this area has more multilingual service awareness than most outer Tokyo neighborhoods.

    The clinic handles general dentistry: cleanings, fillings, extractions, the usual. Their website has some English-facing content, which suggests they’re at least aware that non-Japanese patients walk through the door. Whether that translates to a smooth English consultation is genuinely unclear — don’t expect fluent English staff, but don’t assume total silence either.

    Nishi-Kasai Station is right there, making access easy. If you live in Edogawa and need a local dentist without trekking into central Tokyo, this is a practical option worth a phone call or website inquiry first to test the waters on English communication.

    Patient Feedback

    Patient feedback specific to Palan Shika is limited in English-language sources. Being in Nishi-Kasai — a neighborhood with a large expat population — likely means staff have some experience with non-Japanese speakers. Expect a standard Japanese dental clinic setup: efficient, clinical, not much small talk. Appointment-based system is standard. If you’ve been to a Japanese dentist before, the rhythm here will feel familiar.

    English Language Proficiency

    Their website includes some English content, which is a small but real signal that they've thought about non-Japanese patients. That said, confirmed English-speaking staff is unverified. Nishi-Kasai's large South Asian expat community means some staff may have multilingual experience, but don't count on it. Bring a translation app, have your symptoms written out in Japanese if you can, and consider calling ahead — or emailing through their site — to gauge response before your first visit.

    Contact & Location

    • https://www.palanshika.com
    • 東京都江戸川区西葛西7-3-2 ハタビル2F
    • Nishi-Kasai Station (Tozai Line) — 2 min walk
    Monday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Tuesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Wednesday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Thursday Closed
    Friday 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
    Saturday 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Sunday Closed

    Ready to Book Your Appointment?

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    • Include your preferred dates and times when reaching out.
    • Mention if you need English-speaking staff assistance.
    Palan Shika Clinic

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    Proficiency Score
    2/5

    Basic

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