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.
| Dimensions | 40mm × 30mm |
|---|---|
| Face length | Not specified |
| Top margin | Not specified |
| Background | White, pale blue, or pale grey (industry convention) |
| Shoot-by window | Taken within 3 months of application |
| Official issuer | Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) |
View the official source ↗(Last verified: 2026-05-18)
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.
How to create it for ¥200
A spec-compliant 30×40mm Japanese resume photo takes about two minutes with a smartphone and ¥200.
- 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
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
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 — ¥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
Is the Japanese resume photo really 30×40mm?
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Create a Spec-Compliant 30×40mm Resume Photo for ¥200
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Create now — ¥200