Microsoft Global IMEs for input/output of japanese characters (best with Explorer 4 or higher)

Global IMEs (Input Method Editors) are Windows add-on modules which let users of Windows 95/98 and Windows NT4 input characters in Japanese (also Chinese and Korean) under any language version of Windows Operating System.

Global IMEs are mainly recommended for users who have occasional needs to input/output in Japanese (or Chinese/Korean) but do not use a native Windows system for the language in question.

Install MS Global IME using the the modules combined with corresponding Language Packs.
You can download these modules at  http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/features/ime.asp?

The files are executable programs. Run the installer program to complete the installation. Once Global IME(s) are installed, you should re-start Windows.

A Global IME module should not be installed if the operating system already has its own IME for that language. That is, you should not install Japanese Global IME on Japanese Windows, Traditional Chinese Global IME on Traditional Chinese Windows, etc.
On Windows 2000: Global IMEs are not needed and must not be installed since Windows 2000 CD ships with its own improved IMEs for Japanese input.