Children in Japan like reading, but most read less than an hour a week: survey
The survey's findings suggest that even children who enjoy books may be spending less time reading because they prefer videos and games.
The survey's findings suggest that even children who enjoy books may be spending less time reading because they prefer videos and games.
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