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A working holiday visa will allow a visitor to work part time for 6 months in Japan. There are no educational requirements, but only the British, Canadians, or Australians qualify for a WHV.

Getting a standard work visa is more difficult. There are educational and sponsorship requirements, and a minimum income requirement, which an entry level carpenter in Japan is certainly not going to earn.

Carpentry in Japan is much more specialized than it is on other countries. Woodworking here is an art, a master carpenter in America or Europe would not be as qualified as a senior apprentice in Japan.

How much you earn depends on your skill level. An entry level apprentice may earn only 1000 yen an hour, whereas a qualified carpenter may make three times as much. A master carpenter can command pretty much whatever price he wants, but you won't find many of them under the age of 50, it takes a long time to become a "master" at anything in Japan.