This is a page for learning hiragana,
one of the Japanese syllabaries.
You'll need Javascript to run it. (You probably
have it already.) http://www.zompist.com/flash.html
Online, self-paced lessons in Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji, and Japanese Grammar. With exams and certificates. An excellent resource for the absolute beginner. http://www.lang-arts.com/japanarts/index.php