Japan passport photo size & rules
Japan uses the 35x45mm format for passports, equal to 413x531 pixels at 300 dpi. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs is precise about the layout inside that rectangle: the head from the crown to the chin should measure about 34mm (roughly 32-36mm), with a margin of around 4mm above the head and a defined space below the chin. This exact placement, rather than just the outer size, is what the Japanese passport counters check most carefully.
The background must be plain and light, usually white or a very light blue or grey, with no pattern, shadow, or gradient behind the head. Face the camera straight on with a neutral expression, mouth closed and both eyes open, and ensure hair does not cover the eyes or the outline of the face. Japan expects a fully current likeness, so the photo should be taken within the last six months. Glasses may be worn if the eyes remain clearly visible with no reflection, though removing them is safer, and head coverings are only accepted for religious or medical reasons.
Pixohub sizes your Japanese passport or visa photo to 413x531 pixels with the correct head placement directly in your browser, so nothing is uploaded and your ID photo remains private on your own device, and the service is free. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Japanese consulates update their standards from time to time, and the head-position margins are checked strictly. Always confirm the current official requirements on the mofa.go.jp website or with your local Japanese mission before printing or submitting your photo.