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A city in Japan is attempting to limit residents’ smartphone use

The government of Toyoake is debating a non-binding ordinance that would encourage citizens to limit using their smartphones to two hours per day

The proposal comes amid growing concerns over the impacts of smartphones and screen tablets on mental health

A city in Japan is attempting to limit smartphone usage .

The government of Toyoake, a city in the center of the country, is debating a non-binding ordinance that would urge residents to cap their smartphone use at two hours per day, per the BBC .

The ordinance would not be enforced by law, but it is intended to encourage residents to use their phones and tablets less.

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