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.
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- Matches the official spec (verified 2026-05-26)
- Print at any Japan conbini
| 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)
Only photos taken within the last 6 months are valid — check when your current photo was taken.
Turn a phone shot into a photo that meets this exact spec. Preview the result first — then pay ¥200. Full refund if it's rejected.
Create with this specVerbatim 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.
Price & risk comparison
Preview free → pay only if you like it / full refund if rejected
No retakes — final on the spot
Booking & visit required
1–2 weeks lost
* Other prices are typical market estimates. With Ramune you pay only after seeing the result, with a full refund if the photo is rejected.
Preview your photo free firstHow to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant Midwife exam photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
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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.
Create now — ¥200What Ramune AI ID Photo offers
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 the QR code at the multi-copy machine in Lawson, FamilyMart, Ministop, or Poplar — L-size prints from ¥30. At 7-Eleven, register the image with netprint first.
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 upload the photo online for the Midwife National Exam?
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?
What if my photo was the wrong size and got rejected?
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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