Suzushiro Shika
Suzushiro Shika is a neighborhood dental clinic in Nakamura-kita, Nerima — a quiet residential part of Tokyo that most expats don’t end up in unless they actually live there. They’re based in the Sun East Building, which is a pretty typical small-clinic setup. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t walk in expecting a fully bilingual experience. Bring a translation app and have your insurance card and basic dental vocabulary ready just in case. For routine stuff — cleanings, fillings, checkups — this kind of local clinic usually works fine even with limited shared language. If you need complex treatment or want to explain nuanced symptoms, that’s where things could get tricky. Worth calling ahead or sending an email to test the waters before your first appointment.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic with a thorough approach to checkups and cleanings. The atmosphere is typical of a small neighborhood practice — not flashy, but attentive. Wait times appear reasonable for a local clinic. No reports of rushed appointments. Patients seem to feel well looked after rather than processed quickly. The kind of place that works well once you’ve established a relationship with the dentist.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
http://www.suzushiroshika.com
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東京都練馬区中村北１－１０－１２ サンイーストビル
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Nakamura Station (Fukutoshin Line) — 2 min walk
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