Japan Care Manager (Kaigo Shien Senmoin) Exam Photo: Spec and How to Create It
Make a photo for Japan's Care Manager certification exam, administered by each prefectural Council of Social Welfare, from a smartphone shot and AI auto-adjustment, from ¥200.
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- Matches the official spec (verified 2026-05-26)
- Print at any Japan conbini
| Dimensions | 40mm × 30mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | Plain or light background — front-facing upper body, no hat, COLOR photo required (black-and-white not accepted) |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Prefectural Councils of Social Welfare |
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
Below is verbatim text from the Fukuoka Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture Council of Social Welfare exam guides (Japanese). Specs vary by prefectural council.
- 「写真のサイズは縦4cm横3cm（申込6か月以内撮影、上半身、無帽、正面向、カラー写真）」
- 「写真（縦4.5㎝×横3.5㎝）」
Why this spec matters
⚠️ Photo requirements for Japan's Care Manager (kaigo shien senmoin / kea-mane) exam differ across each prefectural Council of Social Welfare (社会福祉協議会), which administers the exam independently. The 30×40mm size and 6-month freshness window shown here are widely adopted, but exceptions exist — Kanagawa Prefecture Council of Social Welfare, for example, specifies 35×45mm (4.5cm × 3.5cm). You must verify size and freshness against the latest exam guide for the prefectural council you're applying to. This exam also requires a COLOR photo in most prefectures — black-and-white photos are not accepted, unlike some other exams. With ~30,000 applicants per year and a ~19% pass rate, missing a prefecture-specific detail and triggering a rejection could mean missing the entire application window.
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 standard Care Manager exam photo (30×40mm, color) takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200. Always cross-check against your prefectural council's current exam guide.
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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, upper body framed, natural expression, eyes on the lens. Keep color mode on — do not convert to monochrome. - 2
AI removes the background and aligns to spec
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to 30×40mm. For Kanagawa's 35×45mm and other non-standard sizes, fine-tune to 0.1mm precision. - 3
Print via QR code at any Japan convenience store
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print on L-size paper at 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson, Ministop, or Poplar — from ¥30.
Create a Care Manager Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the standard 30×40mm color size used by most prefectural councils. Kanagawa's 35×45mm and other custom sizes are supported to 0.1mm precision.
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
Does the Care Manager (Kaigo Shien Senmonin) qualifying exam accept online photo upload?
Is Kanagawa really 35×45mm? Which spec should I use?
Is a color photo required? Won't black-and-white work?
Is the 6-month freshness window correct?
Can I use the same photo as on my work experience certificate?
How does the exam photo relate to recommendation or employer-verification documents?
What if my photo was the wrong size and got rejected?
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Create a Care Manager Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the standard 30×40mm color size used by most prefectural councils. Kanagawa's 35×45mm and other custom sizes are supported to 0.1mm precision.
Create now — ¥200