NAGOYA, Japan -- A city in central Japan on Monday became the first in the nation to enact an ordinance limiting the amount of smartphone use, looking to improve sleep and academic performance among children.
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The vast majority of people spend at least two hours daily on their smartphone, according to a survey. (Photo by Natsumi Nakai)
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