Japan Registered Dietitian National Exam Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It
A spec-compliant Registered Dietitian (管理栄養士) national exam photo (60mm × 40mm, upper-body framing) from a smartphone shot for ¥200, per Japan's 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 | Official rule specifies "no background"; plain white or very light tones are conventional |
| 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.
- 「縦6.0cm×横4.0cm、出願前6ヶ月以内に撮影したもの。正面、脱帽、上三分身（胸から上）、無背景。サングラスやヘアバンド、色の濃い眼鏡などの着用は避ける。」
Why this spec matters
A Registered Dietitian (管理栄養士) is an MHLW-licensed upper-tier qualification above the basic Dietitian (栄養士) license earned at a training school. About 15,000 candidates take the national exam each year, mostly women working in hospitals, elder care, government, and school nutrition. The photo size — 60mm × 40mm — matches all MHLW medical exams (nurse, doctor, midwife, pharmacist), one size larger than My Number or driver's license (35×45mm). Uniquely, the Registered Dietitian exam requires an "upper-body shot (chest up)" and explicitly prohibits sunglasses, headbands, and tinted glasses — a close-up face-only photo or wearing a headband to hold back hair will be rejected.
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 Registered Dietitian exam photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
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Shoot upper-body on your smartphone
Stand against a plain wall in a bright room and frame the shot from the chest up. No hat, no headband, no tinted glasses, 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 "Registered Dietitian" preset. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the 40×60mm size with correct upper-body framing. - 3
Print via QR code at a Japan convenience store
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print at any Japan convenience store. Print a few extra copies — your training school may also need a copy for identity verification.
Create a Spec-Compliant Registered Dietitian Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the 40×60mm upper-body MHLW spec. QR code for Japan 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 Registered Dietitian National Exam?
Can I reuse my photo from when I got my Dietitian (栄養士) license?
Is the size the same as the Nurse and Doctor exams?
What exactly does "upper-body (上三分身)" mean?
If "tinted glasses" are banned, are clear glasses OK?
What is the training school identity verification step?
What if my photo was the wrong size and got rejected?
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Create a Spec-Compliant Registered Dietitian Exam Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the 40×60mm upper-body MHLW spec. QR code for Japan convenience-store printing is emailed to you.
Create now — ¥200