I recently posted information about the number of foreigners working as trainees in Kumamoto:
https://www.facebook.com/Kumamotoi/posts/610704009003035
The Japanese government is planning to expand this program to met increased demand for construction workers arising from preparations for the 2020 Summer Olympics:
http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/news/20140329_04.html
