Japan’s two-hour screen time rule: Ambitious, adorable, or just impossible?

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Toyoake City, Japan, is proposing an ordinance recommending a two-hour daily limit on smartphone use outside work or school for all residents. Aimed at preventing health issues linked to excessive screen time, the non-binding proposal suggests usage curfews for different age groups. The plan has faced online criticism for being unrealistic, prompting the mayor to clarify its non-mandatory nature. If passed, the ordinance will take effect in October.