Yoshihara Shikaiin
Yoshihara Shikaiin is a general dental clinic sitting in Kodaira, a quieter residential city in western Tokyo — not exactly central, but well-connected by train. They cover the standard dental range: cleanings, fillings, extractions, and likely some cosmetic work. The website has some English content, which is a decent sign, but don’t show up expecting fluent English conversation at the front desk. This feels like a neighborhood clinic built for locals, not a foreigner-facing practice. That said, Japanese dentistry is generally excellent, and smaller local clinics often give you more chair time and less of a conveyor-belt feel. If you’re living in the Kodaira or Higashi-Murayama area, this is worth knowing about. Bring a translation app, have your insurance card ready, and maybe write down your symptoms in Japanese beforehand. The website suggests they’ve made some effort toward accessibility, but treat English support as a bonus, not a guarantee.
Patient Feedback
Patient feedback points to a calm, unhurried clinic experience — the kind of neighborhood dentist where you’re not shuffled in and out. Wait times seem reasonable for a local practice. The dentist is reported to be thorough and explains procedures carefully, which matters a lot when you’re anxious about communicating in a second language. No major red flags in reviews. The vibe is quiet and professional, not flashy.
English Language Proficiency
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Contact & Location
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03-3822-4112 -
https://yoshihara-shikaiin.com/
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東京都小平市小川東町5-7-6
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Ogawa Station (Seibu-Tamagawa Line) — 8 min walk
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