Yeah, I don't think there's any easy way. Flashcards are helpful. But the best I think is just trying to read simple stuff. You end up seeing the same characters over and over, and it helps to reinforce what you've learned. The other thing is text-chatting with people. I think that is really helpful. Your partner will use many words over and over, as well as new words -- and eventually you get used to responding quickly with characters. Hope that helps

He-he...There is not any... Kanji is the base of japanese words - it can't be learnt in a month or two. Kanas are sure to be - because there's only 50 of each of them, but kanji...there're too much too learn. Just meet them (watch tv/anime, read books/manga, listen to it[kanji] or have a practice with pen-pals) - I think it's the best and only way.