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Shimokitazawa Otona Kodomo Shika sits in the Reliance Building right in the heart of Shimokitazawa — one of Tokyo’s most livable, foreigner-friendly neighborhoods. The clinic covers both general dentistry and orthodontics for adults and kids, which is the whole pitch in the name: “otona kodomo” means adults and children. Their website has some English-language content, which is a decent sign, but don’t assume that translates to a fully bilingual reception desk. Realistically, you’re looking at a clinic that’s made some effort to be accessible, but walking in expecting fluent English conversation could leave you disappointed. Google Translate or a translation app is still your friend here. The Shimokitazawa location means good train access via Odakyu and Keio Inokashira lines. If you’re in Setagaya and need a dentist who handles both braces and regular checkups under one roof, this is worth a look — just go in with realistic expectations about the language situation.