Any photos with an exaggerated smile with teeth showing, hair covering the eyes, or any digitally altered photos may not be accepted.
I can see how that smile might not fit that req, but also since it is a “may not” instead of “will not” I imagine whoever is doing the paperwork has some leeway.
https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/japanese-passport.html
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I can see how that smile might not fit that req, but also since it is a “may not” instead of “will not” I imagine whoever is doing the paperwork has some leeway.