Masafumi Koki
Masafumi Koki is the mayor of Toyoake City in Japan, recently in the news for proposing a non-binding ordinance aimed at limiting smartphone usage to two hours a day outside of school or work. This initiative is intended to address concerns over excessive screen time and its potential negative impact on physical and mental health, particularly among youth. Koki's proposal has sparked considerable public debate, with many residents expressing skepticism about the feasibility of such a limit in today's digital age.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 57,167 | $2,700,000 | 2,274$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 7,826 | $240,000 | 184$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 33,385 | $155,000 | 118$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,794 | $56,000 | 48$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +10% | 23,816,775 | 29,873 | $670,000 | 840$ |
| Totals | 6 | 147,712,195 | 130,045 | $3,821,000 | 3,464$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Taiwan:
Masafumi Koki is the mayor of Toyoake who proposed limiting smartphone use to two hours a day.
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Portugal:
Masafumi Koki is the mayor of Toyoake who proposed a measure to limit smartphone use among residents.
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Ukraine:
Masafumi Koki, the mayor, stated that the initiative aims to prevent excessive use of devices that cause health problems.
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Slovenia:
Masafumi Koki is the mayor of Tojoake who explained the purpose of the proposed ordinance to limit smartphone use.
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United Kingdom:
Toyoake Mayor Masafumi Koki said the proposal would not be strictly enforced, but rather was meant to encourage residents to better manage their screen time.
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United Kingdom:
Masafumi Koki is the mayor of Toyoake who commented on the smartphone usage limit proposal.
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Taiwan:
Mayor Masafumi Koki said yesterday that the proposal aims to prevent excessive use of devices causing physical and mental health issues.
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Lithuania:
Masafumi Koki stated that the recommendation to limit smartphone usage is not mandatory.
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Indonesia:
Masafumi Koki is the Mayor of Toyoake who announced plans to limit mobile phone usage.
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Pakistan:
Mayor Masafumi Koki said in a statement on Friday that the proposal aims to prevent excessive use of devices causing physical and mental health issues.
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