Japan Beautician / Barber License: Application Photo Spec and How to Create It
Make the printed 35×45mm photo for the Japan beautician or barber license application, as guided by the Center for Barber and Beautician Examination and Training (RBT), from a smartphone shot and AI auto-adjustment — from ¥200.
| Dimensions | 45mm × 35mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | Plain white or pale background — shoot against an uncluttered wall with even lighting and no shadows |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Center for Barber and Beautician Examination and Training (RBT), Japan |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-27)
Verbatim official spec
The Japanese quotes below come from the exam guide and the license-application explanation published by the Center for Barber and Beautician Examination and Training (RBT). RBT's official application PDF cannot be reliably extracted as text due to embedded-font issues, so we cite the exam-side guidance and the explanatory wording. Always confirm details with RBT (03-5579-6878) or your prefectural license office.
- 「受験申込み前６か月以内に撮影し、次の規格に適合する顔写真をアップロードしてください」
- 「顔写真のサイズ 縦4：横3の比率のもの」
- 「撮影方法 脱帽、正面で、背景は無地の白色又は淡い色とし、撮影イメージのように襟元より上を撮影したもの」
- 「拡張子及びファイルサイズ 「jpeg」「png」「heic」で5MB以下のもの」
- 「免許は、試験合格後に申請を行い、理容師名簿又は美容師名簿に登録されることで、免許証は交付される」
Why this spec matters
⚠️ This page covers the **printed 35×45mm photo for the Japan beautician / barber license application only**. From the March 2026 exam onward, the national exam itself has moved online: the application uploads a digital photo (4:3 ratio, jpeg/png/heic up to 5MB, taken within the past six months) rather than a printed one. The 35×45mm print is used only after you pass the exam, when you apply for the actual license. RBT's official application PDF cannot be extracted as text because of embedded fonts, so the dimensions on this page are taken from the exam guide and longstanding industry practice rather than a verbatim quote of the application form. Beauticians (biyoshi, regulated by the Beautician Act of 1957) handle perms, cuts, color and makeup; both women and men work in the role. Barbers (riyoshi, regulated by the Barber Act of 1947) cover cuts plus shaving — face shaving is a barber-only service — and salons have traditionally seen a higher share of male-oriented services, though women work as barbers too. Both routes require graduating from an MHLW-approved training school (two-year daytime, evening, or correspondence course). Note that the JNEC nail-technician certification is a private (non-national) qualification with its own photo rules — do not confuse it with these two national licenses. The license application is mailed to RBT together with a family register extract, a residence certificate, a doctor's certificate dated within the last three months, and proof of the Japan Post (Yucho) fee transfer.
How to create it for ¥200
A license-application photo (35×45mm, within six months) takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200. Treat the exam-side digital photo (4:3 ratio) as a separate spec.
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Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain white or pale wall in a bright room with the upper body squared to the camera. Remove all hats, headbands and sunglasses, keep a natural expression, and look straight into the lens. - 2
AI removes the background and aligns the photo to spec
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and fits the result to 45mm tall × 35mm wide. You can fine-tune to 0.1mm to match the application form's photo box. For the exam-side digital photo (4:3 ratio), follow that separate spec. - 3
Print at a Japan convenience store via QR code, then attach and mail
After payment, a QR code and an 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print on L-size paper at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop or Poplar from ¥30. Paste the printed photo onto the application form and mail it to RBT together with the family register extract, residence certificate and a doctor's certificate dated within the last three months.
Create a Japan beautician / barber license-application photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the printed 35×45mm size for the license application. The exam-side digital photo (4:3 ratio) is a separate spec — handle that one separately.
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AI removes the background automatically
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Scan a QR code at the multi-copy machine in 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30.
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Frequently asked questions
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