Other Resources

Here is a list of resources that have been helpful for me throughout my kanji-learning experience. I recommend to check them out if this is something you want to take seriously:

WaniKani

WaniKani.com is a free website application that tutors you to build your fluency of Japanese kanji and vocabulary. 

I just signed up so far and am so far pleased with how helpful it has been. 

JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)

Have you ever considered possibly living in Japan to either work or pursue higher education there?  If you have, like me, you should probably consider taking the JLPT Test.  It is a test for non-native Japanese speakers to test their proficiency in the Japanese language.

There are 5 different tests you can take according to your level: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1 (N5 being the easiest and N1 being te most difficult).  For each level you must be able to read and understand a different amount of kanji.

For the N5 Test -- this test will test you on your ability to understand some basic Japanese.  There is both a reading and a listening portion of the exam.  In the reading portion, you must be able to read and understand all hiragana, all katakana, and basic kanji.  In the listening portion, u must be able to hear and comprehend basic conversations spoken slowly in Japanese that are frequently encountered in daily life, classroom situations, etc.

Many higher education programs ask that you pass at least the N5 JLPT Test.  (Though there are a lot of international master's programs taught in English, check to see programs offered by different universities).

If you wish to gain working experience in Japan as a foreigner, the more tests that you pass of the JLPT, the higher the chance of you getting hired.