Japan Midwife National Exam Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It
A spec-compliant Japan Midwife (助産師) national exam photo (60mm × 40mm) from a smartphone shot for ¥200, per the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
| Dimensions | 60mm × 40mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | No official background color requirement; convention is plain white background |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-26)
Verbatim official spec
The verbatim official rule from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is shown below in the original Japanese.
- 「出願前6月以内に脱帽して正面から撮影した縦6センチメートル、横4センチメートルのもので、その裏面に撮影年月日及び氏名を記載」
Why this spec matters
The Japan Midwife National Exam photo spec — 60mm tall × 40mm wide — is identical to the nurse, doctor, pharmacist, dentist, and physical therapist exams. It is one size larger than My Number or driver's license photos (35×45mm), so the "ID / driver's license" size at a convenience-store photo booth will be rejected. The Midwife exam also uniquely requires the applicant to write the date taken and full name on the back of the printed photo.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant Midwife exam photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
- 1
Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain wall in a bright room. Face the camera directly, no hat, neutral expression or slight smile, both shoulders level, eyes on the lens. - 2
AI removes the background and aligns to spec
Upload the photo and select the "Midwife National Exam" preset. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the 40×60mm size. - 3
Print via QR code and write date + name on the back
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print at any Japan convenience store, then write the date taken and your full name on the back with a black ballpoint pen.
Create a Spec-Compliant Midwife Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the 40×60mm MHLW spec. QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
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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
Can I reuse the photo from my Nurse National Exam?
What other Japanese exams use the 40×60mm size?
Can I write the date and name on the back by hand?
Does the background have to be white?
If I take the Midwife and Public Health Nurse exams together, do I need separate photos?
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Create a Spec-Compliant Midwife Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the 40×60mm MHLW spec. QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
Create now — ¥200