Photo Requirements

• Size: 35×45mm (413×531 px at 300 DPI)
• Resolution: 300 DPI
• Background: plain white or light colour, no patterns
• Face must face directly forward
• Photo taken within the last 6 months

How to Use This Tool

1. Upload a front-facing photo with good lighting.
2. Zoom and move in until the face oval guide aligns with your face.
3. Click Center Face to auto-center the crop, then Straighten to level your eyes.
4. Make final adjustments — drag the image and fine-tune the tilt if needed.
5. Click Apply, then optionally Remove Background for a clean backdrop.
6. Review the Photo Analysis panel — it checks your eyes, head tilt, and expression and shows clear hints if any corrections are needed.
7. Download your Japan passport-ready photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is a Japanese passport photo?

Japanese passport photos are 35mm wide by 45mm tall with a plain white or light background.

Can I take my own passport photo in Japan?

Yes. Photos must meet the Ministry of Foreign Affairs guidelines — frontal, plain background, taken within 6 months.

Is the Japan passport photo the same as the Japanese visa photo?

Yes, most Japanese visa applications also use the 35×45mm standard size.

Can I take a Japan passport photo with my phone?

Yes, provided it meets MoFA requirements: plain white or light background, face centred, no shadows, taken within the last 6 months. Print at a convenience store (Lawson, FamilyMart) or a photo booth (Ki-Re-i) at 35×45mm.

Is a Japan passport photo the same size as the My Number Card photo?

Yes. My Number Card (Individual Number Card) requires the same 35×45mm photo as the passport. However, Residence Card (Zairyu Card) renewal requires a 30×40mm photo — double-check which document you are preparing for.

What is the pixel size of a Japanese passport photo?

A Japanese passport photo at 300 DPI is 413×531 pixels (35×45mm). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs requires the photo to be taken within the last 6 months.