Japan city passes ordinance to cap smartphone use at 2 hours per day

The assembly of a central Japan city on Monday passed an ordinance that recommends all residents limit their use of smartphones, video game consoles and other digital devices to two hours a day outside of work and school, though there will be no penalties.The ordinance enacted in Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture comes amid concerns over the impact of excessive technology exposure and is believed to be the first of its kind in Japan. It is slated to come into effect on Oct. 1.While recognizing the necessity of smartphones, tablets and other digital devices, the ordinance warns that overuse of vid…READ FULL ARTICLE