City in Aichi Prefecture passes ordinance capping screen time to two hours
7 hours ago
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- Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture passed an ordinance limiting daily leisure-related screen time to two hours for residents.
- The ordinance targets excessive use of smartphones, PCs, and tablets, excluding study, work, or household chores.
- No penalties for violators; the law is guidance-based to encourage self-assessment of smartphone usage.
- Aims to increase family conversations by restricting device use after 9 p.m. for younger children and 10 p.m. for teens.
- Mixed reactions from residents: some oppose municipal interference, while others see it as a discussion starter.
- A supplementary resolution allows for future reviews of the ordinance based on effects and resident feedback.