A new initiative aimed at reducing excessive use of digital technologies and their negative impact on health has been announced in Japan. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
The leadership of Toeake city in the country recommended that residents use smartphones for no more than two hours a day. This initiative is not mandatory but given as a voluntary recommendation.
The main goal of the initiative is to reduce the problem of digital addiction and promote a healthy lifestyle among both young people and adults. According to a survey conducted by the Japan Agency for Children and Families, young people spend at least five hours on the internet during workdays.
This can lead to sleep disturbances, inability to concentrate, and mental health issues. Therefore, a daily limit of two hours is being recommended.
Additionally, a special "curfew" has been set for children: elementary school students should not use smartphones after 9:00 PM, and middle and high school students should not use them after 10:00 PM. Toeake city mayor Masafumi Koki emphasized that these restrictions are not mandatory.
He reminded that excessive smartphone use can lead to negative consequences and urged the public to take these recommendations seriously. The final decision on the project will be made next week and, if approved, will come into effect in October.
The initiative has sparked various opinions and debates among the public. Some users stated that the two-hour limit is not enough for watching movies or reading e-books, while others emphasize that such decisions should be made not by the government but by families and individuals themselves.
