I have a habit of learning Japanese for free. So should you.

Here’s a list of internet resources that can really speed up your Japanese studies:

• Rikaichan: Handy translation tool for the Firefox web browser.
• JEDict: A computerized dictionary for the MacOS.
• Tae Kim’s Guide to Grammar: Everything you need for basic grammar.
• NihongoUp: A fun and cheap game to quickly improve your Japanese.
• Newspapers: Like Asahi, Yomiuri, Mainichi, and Slashdot.
• Lang-8: For all your writing needs.
• Anki: Essential to remembering your new words.