How effective is Japan's initiative to curb smartphone addiction?

29 August, 2025, 03:05 pm

Last modified: 29 August, 2025, 04:40 pm

How effective is Japan's initiative to curb smartphone addiction?

29 August, 2025, 03:05 pm

Last modified: 29 August, 2025, 04:40 pm

A novel proposal has recently sparked much discussion in the city of Toyooka, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The city's authorities want its 69,000 residents to use their smartphones for a maximum of two hours a day.

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