Japanese City Limits Recreational Smartphone Use to Two Hours a Day
2025-09-25
The city council of Toyoake, Japan, has passed an ordinance symbolically limiting recreational smartphone use to two hours daily. The aim is to promote better sleep, particularly for students returning to school after summer break. While not legally binding, the ordinance encourages healthier sleep habits and addresses concerns about excessive smartphone use impacting daily life. The city plans to survey residents on the ordinance's effectiveness and explore addressing other smartphone-related issues.