Japan Takken (Real Estate Specialist) Exam: Application Photo Spec and How to Create It
Make an application photo that meets the official spec of the Real Estate Transaction Improvement Organization (RETIO), from a smartphone shot, for ¥200. Supports the 3.2-3.6cm head-to-chin requirement.
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- Matches the official spec (verified 2026-06-10)
- Print at any Japan conbini
| Dimensions | 45mm × 35mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | 32–36 mm |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | Plain background required — shoot against a white or light-colored wall with even lighting, free from shadows, objects, or gradients (the official spec only mandates "no background", with no specific color) |
| Shoot-by window | Taken on or after Jan 1 of the exam year (2026 exam: on/after Jan 1, 2026) |
| Official issuer | Real Estate Transaction Improvement Organization (RETIO), Japan |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-06-10)
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 the verbatim official spec from the Takken exam application guide and the prefectural registration application pages, published by the Real Estate Transaction Improvement Organization (RETIO), in the original Japanese.
- 「令和8年1月1日以降に撮影されたもの」
- 「縦4.5cm、横3.5cm、頭頂からあごまでが長さ3.2cm以上3.6cm以下」
- 「指定したサイズ以外など不適切な場合は、差替えを指示」
- 「縦3cm×横2.4cm（顔の大きさ2cm程度）」
- 「写真専用紙以外にプリントしたもの・加工したものは受付できません」
Why this spec matters
The Japan Real Estate Transaction Specialist (Takken) exam is administered by the Real Estate Transaction Improvement Organization (RETIO), a body designated by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and roughly 300,000 people apply each year (306,099 applicants in fiscal 2025) — making it one of Japan's largest national qualifications. The governing law is the Building Lots and Buildings Transaction Business Act (enacted 1952), and passing grants the exclusive authority to deliver important-matter explanations and sign-and-seal contracts in real estate transactions. There is no eligibility restriction — anyone can sit it regardless of age, education, or nationality (the youngest recorded candidate was 12 years old) — yet the pass rate has recently been in the 18% range (18.7% in fiscal 2025). The exam is held once a year on the third Sunday of October as a 50-question multiple-choice paper test, with no CBT conversion (Reiwa 8 = 2026: confirmed for October 18). The photo size is the same as a passport (45×35mm), but RETIO adds a strict requirement that the head-to-chin length must be between 3.2cm and 3.6cm; for the online application you upload a JPG or PNG at least 900 px tall × 720 px wide, and the system automatically aligns the face to the required size and position. Note that the post-pass prefectural-governor registration photo is a completely different size: 30×24mm (driver's licence size), unified in practice across all 47 prefectures including the explicitly aligned Tokyo, Aichi, Kanagawa, Kyoto, and Osaka — so the exam photo and the registration photo must be prepared separately.
Price & risk comparison
Preview free → pay only if you like it / full refund if rejected
No retakes — final on the spot
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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
With a smartphone and ¥200, you can prepare a RETIO-compliant exam application photo for both the printed route (35×45mm) and the online route (JPG/PNG, at least 900×720 px).
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Take the photo on your smartphone
Stand against a plain wall in a bright room. No hat. Neutral expression, eyes on the lens. Avoid tinted lenses and sunglasses; clear-lens everyday glasses are fine. - 2
AI removes the background and aligns to spec
Upload the photo. AI removes the background and aligns it to the 45×35mm spec with the head-to-chin length kept within the 3.2-3.6cm range. You can fine-tune face position to 0.1mm precision. - 3
Print at a Japan conbini via QR, glue to the application (or upload the photo data for online)
After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print L-size in color from ¥30 at any Japan conbini and glue it to the designated spot on the application form. For online application, the same photo data can be uploaded directly as a JPG or PNG of at least 900×720 px (the system auto-adjusts it and converts it to JPG). Ramune exports the digital file at 1063×827 px — comfortably above the 900×720 floor, so a pixel-count rejection is off the table.
Create a RETIO-Compliant Takken Exam Application Photo for ¥200
AI auto-aligns your smartphone shot to 45×35mm while keeping the head-to-chin length within RETIO's 3.2-3.6cm range. Ready for both postal application and the online route (JPG/PNG, 900×720 px or larger).
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 reuse the same photo for the post-pass prefectural registration?
How is the face size measured?
What upload format is required for the online application?
Is there any eligibility requirement to sit the Takken exam?
With 300,000 applicants a year, is the Takken exam moving to CBT?
What if my photo was the wrong size and got rejected?
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Create a RETIO-Compliant Takken Exam Application Photo for ¥200
AI auto-aligns your smartphone shot to 45×35mm while keeping the head-to-chin length within RETIO's 3.2-3.6cm range. Ready for both postal application and the online route (JPG/PNG, 900×720 px or larger).
Create now — ¥200