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flag Toyoake, Japan, proposes limiting daily screen time to two hours to combat health issues from excessive smartphone use.

flag Toyoake, a city in Japan, is proposing a non-binding ordinance to limit daily recreational screen time to two hours for residents outside of work or school. flag It suggests elementary students stop using devices by 9 PM and older students by 10 PM, aiming to prevent health issues linked to excessive smartphone use. flag The proposal, which won't impose penalties, comes after a survey found young people in Japan average 5 hours of screen time daily during weekdays.

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