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Japanese Resume Photo: Size Spec and How to Create It

Make a Japanese resume (rirekisho) photo at the MHLW-template standard 30×40mm, from a smartphone shot via AI, for ¥200.

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  • Matches the official spec (verified 2026-05-18)
  • Print at any Japan conbini
Official spec data
Dimensions40mm × 30mm
Face lengthNot specified
Top marginNot specified
BackgroundWhite, pale blue, or pale grey (industry convention)
Shoot-by windowTaken within 3 months of application
Official issuerJapan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)

View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-18)

Only photos taken within the last 3 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.

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Verbatim official spec

Since the Japan Standards Association retired the JIS S 5001 resume template in July 2020, the MHLW template (40mm × 30mm photo frame) has been the de-facto standard.

  • 「令和2年7月に日本規格協会がJIS規格の解説の様式例から履歴書の様式例を削除したため、厚生労働省で新たな履歴書の様式について検討を行い…」
  • 「（厚生労働省履歴書様式例：写真欄 縦4cm × 横3cm）」

Why this spec matters

Japanese resume photos have no central regulator; the MHLW template (40mm × 30mm) is the de-facto standard. For both new-graduate and mid-career applications, the photo is generally expected to be within 3 months, plain background, and business attire.

Price & risk comparison

Ramune AI ID PhotoRefund guaranteed

Preview free → pay only if you like it / full refund if rejected

¥200
Photo booth

No retakes — final on the spot

¥700〜1,000
Photo studio

Booking & visit required

¥1,500〜
Rejected at the counter

1–2 weeks lost

Re-shoot + re-apply

* Other prices are typical market estimates. With Ramune you pay only after seeing the result, with a full refund if the photo is rejected.

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How to create it for ¥200

A spec-compliant 30×40mm Japanese resume photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.

  1. 1

    Take the photo in business attire

    Stand against a plain white wall in a bright room. Wear a recruit suit or business clothing, neutral expression, eyes on the lens.
  2. 2

    AI removes background and aligns to size

    Upload the photo. AI replaces the background with white and detects your face, then auto-crops to 30×40mm. Fine-tune face position to 0.1mm precision.
  3. 3

    Print at any Japan convenience store via QR code

    After payment, a QR code and 8-digit user number arrive by email. Print on L-size paper at 7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart, Ministop, or Poplar for ¥30 and up.

Create a Spec-Compliant 30×40mm Resume Photo for ¥200

AI auto-adjusts your smartphone shot to the MHLW resume-template 30×40mm. QR code for 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 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 this directly to job-hunting platforms like OpenES or Mynavi?
Yes. OpenES's (Recruit) official help page recommends "600px tall x 450px wide or more, jpg/png, under 5MB," and Mynavi's My CareerBox recommends "360px wide x 480px tall, under 5MB" — both are minimums/recommendations rather than strict exact values. Ramune's digital file is exported at a 3:4 ratio (equivalent to 30x40mm), roughly 945x709 px, exceeding both guidelines, so you can upload it as-is. Other platforms like Rikunabi NEXT and doda don't publish a fixed pixel spec either, but the same 3:4 JPEG at a few hundred KB fits them too.
Is the Japanese resume photo really 30×40mm?
The MHLW resume template uses a 4cm × 3cm photo frame, which equals 30×40mm (W×H). This is the de-facto standard. Always follow any specific size your target company requests.
How recent does the photo need to be?
Generally within 3 months is preferred. While there is no central regulation, hiring teams compare the photo with the in-person candidate.
Do I have to wear a suit?
A recruit suit is standard for new-graduate hiring; for mid-career applications, business casual (jacket, etc.) or above is safe. Casual wear is not recommended.
Does the background have to be white?
There is no strict requirement; white, pale blue, and pale grey are all widely accepted. Ramune AI lets you choose from 4 colors (white, blue, red, custom).
Can I reuse my My Number photo for a resume?
Sizes differ: My Number is 35×45mm vs. resume 30×40mm, so direct reuse creates margins when printed. Ramune AI can produce both sizes from the same source image.
What if my photo was the wrong size and got rejected?
No re-shoot needed. Upload your smartphone photo and AI auto-adjusts it to the correct spec in about 2 minutes. Preview free, pay ¥200 only if you like it, full refund if it's rejected — avoiding the 1–2 week loss of a counter re-shoot and re-application.

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