Shinotsuka Yumi Shika

Shinotsuka Yumi Shika sits in Minami-Otsuka, a quiet residential pocket of Toshima that most expats walk through without stopping. Worth stopping. This is a general dentistry clinic with conversational English capability — not fluent, not interpreter-level, but enough to get through a cleaning, explain a toothache, or ask about treatment options without resorting entirely to pointing and hoping.

The clinic runs on appointment, so you’re not sitting in a waiting room watching the clock. The feel is small and neighborhood-focused rather than big-city clinical. Dr. Yumi’s practice covers standard dental care: cleanings, fillings, checkups, the usual. Nothing exotic, but solid and reliable.

If your Japanese is zero, you’ll want to bring a translation app as backup — the English goes a reasonable distance but has limits. Their website (yumi.clinic) is worth checking before your first visit to get a sense of services and booking.

For expats in Toshima, Bunkyo, or the Otsuka area, this is a practical, accessible option that won’t make you feel like an inconvenience for not speaking Japanese.