A file photo of men playing the augmented reality mobile game 'Pokemon Go' by Nintendo on their mobile phone as they walk at a busy crossing in Shibuya District in Tokyo, Japan, July 22, 2016. Photo: Reuters
The bill, submitted to the regular session of the city's assembly, calls on all residents to curb daily smartphone use during their free time, excluding study or work hours, at two hours or less.
To help people aged under 18 get enough sleep, the bill advises elementary school students and younger people not to use smartphones after 9:00 pm and older children after 10:00 pm.
There will be no penalties for violators.
"Limiting daily smartphone use at two hours is just a guide," Toyoake Mayor Masafumi Koki said at a plenary meeting of the municipal assembly.
"The bill is aimed at promoting measures to prevent residents from suffering adverse effects on their bodies and daily lives from excessive smartphone use," he added.
The bill will take effect October 1 if it is approved by the assembly.
According to the city government, it has received opinions both for and against the bill.
"It's important to give careful explanations," the mayor told reporters.
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