Japan Police Officer Exam Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It
Make a Japanese police-exam ID photo that meets the Tokyo Metropolitan Police (and most prefectural police) spec, from a smartphone shot, for ¥200.
| Dimensions | 40mm × 30mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | No official color specified — plain white or very light gray is the safe convention |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 6 months of application |
| Official issuer | Prefectural Police (representative: Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department) |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-26)
Verbatim official spec
Below is the verbatim official spec from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department recruitment guide (Japanese). Each of the 47 prefectural police forces sets its own rules, so always check the latest guide of the force you are applying to.
- 「写真は、４㎝×３㎝、上半身、無帽、正面向き、６か月以内に撮影したものを使用してください。また、写真の裏面に、氏名を記入してください。」
Why this spec matters
Japan has no single national police force — recruitment is run separately by each of the 47 prefectural police forces. This page uses the Tokyo Metropolitan Police (Keishicho) guide as a representative example, but the force you are applying to may have different requirements. Always read its current recruitment guide. Police recruitment screens identity strictly, and a non-compliant photo can disqualify you before the written exam: candidates have been turned away for oversized photos, expired shots (older than 6 months), or missing back-side name.
How to create it for ¥200
A police-exam-compliant ID photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200. Always cross-check with the recruitment guide of the prefectural police you are applying to.
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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, composed expression, shoulders level, eyes on the lens. - 2
AI removes background and aligns to spec
Upload the photo. AI removes the background, detects your face, and auto-crops to the 30×40mm spec. Fine-tune the position to 0.1mm precision. - 3
Print at a convenience store, then write your name on the back
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print on L-size paper at any Japan convenience store from ¥30. Write your name on the back of the print before pasting it to the application form.
Create a Police-Exam-Compliant Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the 30×40mm spec. QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you. Always cross-check with the latest recruitment guide of your prefectural police.
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 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
Do photo rules differ between Tokyo Metropolitan Police and, say, Osaka Prefectural Police?
Is writing my name on the back of the photo mandatory?
Will a smartphone + AI photo be accepted?
Can I wear glasses?
Does the background have to be white?
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Create a Police-Exam-Compliant Photo for ¥200
AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the 30×40mm spec. QR code for convenience-store printing is emailed to you. Always cross-check with the latest recruitment guide of your prefectural police.
Create now — ¥200