Using Japanese Characters on Computers

Here is some information on how to set up your computer to use Japanese characters.

• How to set up Your Operating System for Japanese

  • Various Operating Systems

    • How to Install a Japanese Keyboard – On Apple, Windows, Computers, Phones, You name it! (From Tofugu)

  • Windows

    • Installing IME and Typing Japanese on Windows (From CosCom)

  • Mac
    

    • Using Japanese on a Mac (From Japanese for Your Mac)

• How to Type Japanese Characters Using English Keyboards 

  • Japanese Typing Practice for Beginners (From University of Washington)
    This is a little old site, but the actual typing practice is quite good with useful tips on how to type Japanese character using Roma-ji.