There are 46 hiragana characters for hiragana and katakana respectively. I'll talk about how you can do it, and introduce some of the best kana learning resources you can use for a successful kana learning experience. The Best Resources for Learning Hiragana/KatakanaSo now that we've talked about the three key points for successful kana learning, you may be thinking, "What tools can I use to learn hiragana and katakana?" I got you — I put together a list of some of the best kana learning resources. I hope the methods and resources that I talked about will give you a great head start on your Japanese learning journey!