This has similar functionality as Jim Breen’s WWWJDIC (uses the same underlying dictionary files). I’m not entirely sure of the differences but I think they are mainly just cosmetic so you can decide which you are more comfortable using. Someone correct me if there are in fact major functional differnces.
Source: “Jeffrey Friedl” | Subject: Translate
Terminology for Chinese and Japanese writing styles, including history, detailed information, and Hiragana & Katakana charts.
Source: “Apropos” | Subject: Kanji
Several dozen short lessons on reading and writing the Japanese Hiragana writing system. Includes pronunciation cues, a Hiragana table, and words that use each letter.
Source: “Benjamin Barrett” | Subject: Kanji
Typical features of a denshi-jisho (wa-ei, ei-wa, kanji, etc.) but accessible online. You can also add the dictionary functionality directly to your browser.
Note: this site is in Japanese
Source: “Lycos” | Subject: Translate
Sixteen introductory Japanese lessons (for free) including pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary for each lesson. Also includes free online message board and link to a free Japanese/English dictionary online. Also has links to Japanese software and other useful Web sites.
Source: “Japanese-Online.com” | Subject: Online Lessons
This is a pretty basic site, but what makes it worth a studied visit is the “appendix articles” section. This section, designed with the intermediate student in mind, offers about a dozen articles that analyze and break down concepts that many beginning students find difficult to understand.
Source: “Brian Rak” | Subject: Language Learning Tips
Great site focuses on “…teaching Kana and the Japanese Ministry of Education’s Joyo Kanji since 1996”
Source: “The Kanji Study Group” | Subject: Kanji
The JP NET project seeks to build a clearinghouse for tools, services and information for Japanese Language and Culture educators and students world-wide.
Source: “M.I.T.” | Subject: General