Japan Auto Mechanic Registration Exam Photo: Spec and How to Create It
Create an application photo for the Auto Mechanic registration exam — administered by the Japan Automobile Service Promotion Association (JASPA) — from a smartphone shot and AI auto-adjustment, from ¥200.
| Dimensions | 45mm × 35mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | Plain background — white or light color recommended; no Polaroid or instant film; no decorative borders; clear digital photo required |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Japan Automobile Service Promotion Association (JASPA) / Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-27)
Verbatim official spec
Below are verbatim quotes (Japanese) from the exam guides of several prefectural Auto Service Promotion Associations. Because the exam is administered per prefecture, the photo size differs between regions.
- 「写真（６ｹ月以内、無背景、脱帽）（大きさ縦 4.5cm×横 3.5cm） ※証明写真推奨」
- 「タテ4.5cm×ヨコ3.5cm・ポラロイド不可、無背景のもの」
- 「証明写真(縦4.5cm×横3.5cm、裏面へ氏名記入)・・・1枚」
- 「申請前6ヵ月以内に脱帽し正面から撮影した鮮明なもので、縦6ｃｍ、横4.5ｃｍのもの」
Why this spec matters
⚠️ This page is scoped to the application photo for the Auto Mechanic Registration Exam ONLY. There are three separate administrative stages for becoming a working mechanic, each with its own photo handling: (1) passing the registration exam (covered here), (2) the official Mechanic Registration with the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (separate process), and (3) appointment as a workshop Maintenance Chief (yet another separate process). The exam is run by the Japan Automobile Service Promotion Association (JASPA, "Nisseiren") in coordination with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, but applications are processed by each prefecture's Auto Service Promotion Association, which is why the photo size varies. Most prefectures — including Kyoto, Chiba, Niigata, Saitama, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and Shizuoka — use 35×45mm (4.5cm × 3.5cm), but a minority including Toyama, Ibaraki, and Okinawa use 45×60mm (6cm × 4.5cm). Always confirm the size with the prefectural association where you're applying. All grades — Grade 1 (auto / motorcycle / heavy machinery), Grade 2 (gasoline / diesel / chassis / motorcycle), Grade 3 (chassis / gasoline / diesel / motorcycle), as well as electrical and body specialties — share the same spec within a given prefectural association. The exam is a national qualification under the Road Vehicle Act (1951), draws roughly 35,000–40,000 applicants per year, and remains a paper exam (no CBT yet).
How to create it for ¥200
An Auto Mechanic registration exam photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200. Always cross-check against the latest guide from the prefectural association where you're applying.
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Confirm the size with your prefectural Auto Service Promotion Association
Check the exam guide from the prefectural association handling your application (majority 35×45mm / minority 45×60mm). Before proceeding with the majority spec on this page, reconcile it against your specific association's latest guidance. - 2
Take the photo on your smartphone — AI aligns to spec
In a bright room, shoot against a plain wall with no hat, facing front, with a natural expression. AI removes the background and auto-crops to your association's spec (35×45mm or 45×60mm) with 0.1mm precision. - 3
Print via convenience-store QR code, write your name on the back, then paste onto the form
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number are emailed to you. Print on L-size paper at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, etc. from ¥30. After printing, write your name on the back of the photo before pasting it onto the application form.
Create a Japan Auto Mechanic Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to your prefectural association's spec (majority 35×45mm / minority 45×60mm) with 0.1mm precision. Supports Grades 1, 2, 3 plus electrical and body specialties.
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Even for a tight spec like My Number, you can finish the entire shoot → process → print workflow in your browser.
0.1mm face position adjustment
Drag the hairline, chin, and face-width guides — or type the millimetre value — to fit inside even a 4mm-wide regulatory window like the My Number spec.
Auto-generated L-size print sheet
Multiple photos optimally arranged on L-size paper with cut marks. Print directly at home or at a convenience store.
AI removes the background automatically
Walls or objects in the original shot are auto-removed; AI converts the photo to the plain background the spec requires.
AI skin smoothing with a natural finish
Auto-reduces blemishes and uneven tone while keeping a natural look. Choose between the original and the smoothed version.
Print at 55,000 convenience stores nationwide
Scan a QR code at the multi-copy machine in 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30.
5-language support, no app required
Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese — works entirely in your smartphone browser without installing an app.
Frequently asked questions
Is the photo spec the same across all of Japan?
Do the photo specs differ between Grades 1, 2, 3, electrical, and body?
Can I reuse my exam photo for the Mechanic Registration after passing?
Can I use a Polaroid or a photo shown on a smartphone screen?
Is the exam moving to CBT?
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Create a Japan Auto Mechanic Exam Photo for ¥200
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Create now — ¥200