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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.

Official spec data
Dimensions60mm × 40mm
Face lengthNot specified
Top marginNot specified
BackgroundOfficial rule specifies "no background"; plain white or very light tones are conventional
Shoot-by windowTaken within 6 months of application
Official issuerMinistry 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.

  • 「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.

How to create it for ¥200

A spec-compliant Registered Dietitian exam photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.

  1. 1

    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. 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. 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 — ¥200

What 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.

Cropping screen with horizontal and vertical guidelines to adjust face position, width, hairline, and chin in 0.1mm units

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 my photo from when I got my Dietitian (栄養士) license?
Almost certainly no. The Dietitian license is a separate qualification obtained at a training school, and the Registered Dietitian (管理栄養士) is a later national exam. The 6-month rule means your school-era photo is expired. Take a new one.
Is the size the same as the Nurse and Doctor exams?
Yes, the size (40×60mm) is identical. However, the Registered Dietitian exam adds stricter rules: "upper-body shot (chest up)" framing and explicit bans on sunglasses, headbands, and tinted glasses. If you reuse a nurse exam photo, double-check it meets the upper-body framing requirement.
What exactly does "upper-body (上三分身)" mean?
"Upper-body (chest up)" means the frame includes from the top of the head down to just below the collarbones. The shoulder line must be clearly visible — not a face-only close-up. Compared to a My Number photo (face length 32–36mm), the face appears slightly smaller in the frame.
If "tinted glasses" are banned, are clear glasses OK?
Yes, ordinary clear-lens glasses are allowed. However, (1) thick frames that cover the face outline, (2) lens glare that whites out the eyes, and (3) lightly tinted "sunglass-style" lenses can all trigger rejection. If unsure, shoot without glasses and wear them only on exam day.
What is the training school identity verification step?
If you are taking the exam through a Registered Dietitian training program, your school may require a photo to be affixed to a verification form. Plan for 2–3 prints in total (application + school) — convenience store printing gives you 4 prints per sheet, so one print job covers everything.

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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
Japan Registered Dietitian Exam Photo 40×60mm | ¥200 — Ramune