The free-scoring playmaker suffered a stiff back in the opening day victory over Tonga - with the All Blacks deciding not to risk him ahead of the forthcoming Pool A decider with France.
All Blacks doctor Deb Robinson said: "The key thing is that Daniel had been recovering well from a stiff lower back.
"However, he pulled up sore at an indoor training session this morning so we have made the decision not to risk him for the Japan match and we will aim to have him back fully training next week in preparation for the France Test."
Colin Slade replaces Carter in the starting XV, with Jimmy Cowan promoted to the bench and Piri Weepu providing cover at fly-half.
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