> Personally I picked up a Hiragana/Katakana chart image online and put it as my wallpaper, so I could easily decode a word when given the chance (best with 2 s

> Personally I picked up a Hiragana/Katakana chart image online and put it as my wallpaper, so I could easily decode a word when given the chance (best with 2 screens). You can learn then over a few months like that without trying hard The first time I visited Japan I set my phone wallpaper to a Katakana chart image and whenever I was waiting around (riding a train/subway, etc) I'd sit and read words on advertising. By the end of the week I no longer needed the chart. This was back when data was extremely expensive and pocket wifis weren't a thing yet so there were far fewer distractions, I guess that helped...