Quit My Job in Tokyo... We Ball On

[@seanxnamura]

the beginning was very necessary thank you

[@musicplaylist6909]

Fr didnt even have my earphones plugged in the train went silent so fast.

[@straightfacedgaming]

Those moments, such as the one where just you and your boss had that heart to heart in the kitchen late at night, just two guys talking it out, are the moments that you will never forget.

[@yungjamez312]

No doubt!

[@apple137]

The beginning caught me off guard 🙏😭😭

[@lawrencfgsdfg]

really was the most random shit 😭😭😭

[@steveday1622]

A "sha-fart" is usually embarrassing and he admitted to doing especially in Japan where he could be ridiculed or bullied. It think it takes a lot of courage 😉😁🏫. Jimmy's built like a Rock 🥌.and he's always hard like *ock. He's one tough jock.

[@comkioxd]

Martin Cabello ahh beginning

[@jackmackinnon7122]

My experience in Japan taught me that there will always be angry people that stay mad, but the ones who go out of their way to be kind make it all worth it.

[@garp9433]

Stoicism doesn’t compel you to endure trivial bs when you don’t need to, it’s about true problems when you’re at crossroads when you can’t avoid bs, and gives you game plans and mindsets to overcome and accept the obstacles. You have better opportunities and that alone grants you reason and motive to pivot. That’s great. Congrats and best wishes on the steps that take you to new places, new highs, and brings a level of uncertainty and risk, because that’s where adventure and rewards from risk-taking are.

[@jOeLwAlBy]

Stoicism is something Yankee North non cowboy southern Americans do not do well. Actually I couldn't think of a less stoic society on planet earth. Have to admit it's hard for someone where you come from to remain calm and unbothered in even testing irrate situations like that.

[@seabrook1976]

What is a “Yankee North non cowboy southern American”? Seems oddly specific yet completely obscure.

[@ermahgawd3889]

@@jOeLwAlBy Wait until you find out about the Latin cultures.

[@jaybee4288]

I think the problem a lot of foreigners who regret moving to Japan have is them and not Japan. It draws people who aren’t all that sociable and don’t fit in well in the West and they expect because they like anime that Japan will be some magical world where everything is easier. But it’s actually harder due to language and culture. If you can attract women and meet cool people in the US you can do so in Japan and vice versa.

[@Mrgreen4150]

Completely agreed. Foreigners who blame Japan for their reasons for leaving are often this type. They can’t speak Japanese proficiently and make no effort to improve it (they may think they can speak it, but from a Japanese perspective, they are far from business level). Additionally, they lack the specialized skills to compensate for their incomplete Japanese abilities. If someone is fluent in Japanese, possesses excellent skills, and doesn’t fit well in their current company, they can always switch to a company that values work-life balance. Tokyo is just one of the 47 prefectures. If Tokyo doesn’t suit them, they can move anywhere. If they have abilities, they can become independent anytime. It’s the same in every country. Japan, for better or worse, is an ordinary country that is fundamentally no different from other nations. Many people fail to understand this.

[@lucidairity7927]

​@@Mrgreen4150fundamentals are hard to live by in a society tho because everyone in a society will have a specific culture some cultures are hard to live in for other cultures not bad things just difficult speaking or comforms

[@MicrocosmicExperience]

Much easier to get women there than in the west, but harder to find a decent job.

[@lucidairity7927]

@MicrocosmicExperience as well as actually have the ability know the girl there is much harder is just easier to sleep with gajin hunters

[@kiersor]

I commend you for being brave enough to quit and follow your passions, this is far more courageous than staying as other said.

[@buster9162]

I didn’t know Matt Damon was studying abroad, working part time. Dude has a bright future

[@gamermasterL]

You are setting yourself up for a great success. If you can just make a living on youtube and stay in Japan you are going to have the best of both worlds. You get to live in Japan while avoiding a lot of the worst of Japan which is the corpo worklife.

[@chris_vp]

just make a liveing on youtube lol. thats called RNG lil bro random chance

[@louissanderson719]

The only way he can do KZbin full time in Japan without PR is if a Japanese agency sponsors his visa.

[@ClydeFog]

​@@louissanderson719 exactly people just can't move to Japan and do YT without some visa - once his student runs out if he's just a YTer how does he stay in the country (without investing in like a $50k+ business visa like pewdiepie)

[@ludrixte1938]

You need a visa bro

[@oleksandrfabry8497]

@@louissanderson719 You can self sponsor if you make enough money

[@hanshofer9458]

Man I love your stories.... Boss sounds like a Chad. There was really sweet moments in there!

[@zPichu]

Keep pushing brother. You're a very good inspiration man. You deserve all the success and opportunities coming your way. Your content is so real, genuine, and authentic. You got this bro

[@kenneththistle5342]

This channel reminds me of 2010 youtube when people were genuine. I appreciate your channel bro keep it up.

[@Itachi2029-l3t]

Hey man dont worry about it and focus on your youtube! I live in Osaka and i just quit my job because one of the workers. So i get where u coming from. Keep your head up and work hard on your channel!!!

[@justcus]

Ball on Jimmy-san, ball on.

[@Maxx00]

Your videos are all so real man, its refreshing to have a person talking about earnest human moments. Nowadays everyone's trying to manipulate my feeble ape brain for watch time, but I watch your videos to the end because you are just an interesting guy with great stories.

[@ellena18]

Best of luck to you. It’s both challenging and so rewarding to experience life in a different country and it sounds like you are doing great! Don’t let the negatives outweigh the positives. Enjoy the rest of your stay! Subbed!

[@KenStarwind]

A good friend of mine has told me whatever you do in life, master it. With that being said, always be looking for opportunities. Never let yourself become stagnant, and you'll be daijoubu.

[@akainikki]

Do you think they wanted you to file a power harassment complaint for their sake? If he treats everyone like shit. They are probably afraid that if they make it, it'll get back to him who made it, but if you're leaving it doesn't matter you're the perfect guy to do it.

[@Bashir000]

I thought that too

[@ClydeFog]

Seems like they all really loved you there man, you're a lucky guy! The journey really is the friends we make along the way

[@gordontaft2218]

My job elderly doesn’t do their job the bad ones I mean . When you pair with them they say how proper things should be. The leader is kind and showed me how to do the job. It’s a cleaning job. Well my leader told me 2 pair with a old guy but doesn’t split the work half and half complained and says didn’t leader teach you. Then in the locker room he said same thing complaining. I said why are you complaining . I said you didn’t teach me but leader taught me right way so go home. This was in Japanese I spoke. And if you were in US can you do the work and I told the complaining guy can you talk to me in English because I can work in Japanese and English. Then he came back this is Japan. And I said once again did you teach me the work and tells me I have to do it a certain way or organize a chair or what line it up for example. Well the leader is helpful. Want to make a video but don’t know how to put it together. Good vid Sam.

[@Toebex]

“It’s not my fault if I leave” I think that’s going to stick with me for the rest of my life

[@GiodyneSTG]

The algorithm showed me you talking about how you wanted to quit this morning. I subbed

[@leswhynin913]

Maybe worth reflecting on if filing the power harassment complaint would help others avoid the mistreatment you got. I think Japanese people would be less likely do something about it if you don't

[@mafty_x]

Honestly he is a position he help out his co-workers with-out it negatively effecting his cool boss

[@yanille4109]

best of luck to you man, been enjoying your vids

[@YouTubeHandleDesu]

Happy new year brother. Hope to see you back soon

[@Aaltonen119]

Mate, I just discovered your channel last night, and I was touched by your "Japanese Work Culture?" video. Just wanna say that I'm glad to know you at least had a boss and co-workers who was good to you (that boss of yours? definitely baed and the real one!) I hope you'll continue to pull through no matter what. I've no interest in moving to Japan whatsoever, or any other country really to be honest. And speaking of that boss of yours? That wpuld definitely be the kind of boss I would want to have when I start working in the future (3rd year college right now). Even though I won't fully understand how you really felt dealing with that guy who was terrible to you, I'm sorry you had to go through that.

[@kakaiyu]

I lived in japan as a teenager and have revisited several times for weeks at at ime. You'll have friends and good experiences if you're young and slim. Sizeism is stronger than racism there

[@RSxMVxSN]

Start of this video was an A1, top tier introduction.

[@matimproves]

Wow your boss seems really amazing, and your other coworkers as well, they really cared about you a lot 😮

[@TheNuncFluens]

Leaving this here for the algorithm, I hope you make it over there brother.

[@4zir856]

me: "common dude, youtube cant be always the solution!" *incoming bank transaction* me: "well..."

[@MrSilk13642]

My diaper was clean when this video started.. But now its dirty. Thanks!

[@psychotropictraveler514]

Stinky 😷

[@MrSilk13642]

@@psychotropictraveler514 Yep! Was a really annoying mess to clean up.

[@dr.merlot1532]

Grats on 20k. You are growing and deserve to take some time to love yourself. Love yourself if you know what I mean ...

[@david.the.disaster]

I appreciate your ending message in this one James. I just got back today from a week in Japan (my second trip). I went with the mindset of maybe moving and imagining a life in Tokyo long term. I didn't enjoy it as much this 2nd time. I had a hard time meeting anyone and had basically 0 interactions with strangers besides a few stares from salarymen. I do have one friend in Japan that showed me a good time but outside of meeting wit her it was very discouraging. On the flight back to the States I was contemplating whether I should stop studying Japanese and give up on this fantasy. But you reminded me there are decent people in Japan, like my friend, and jerks like the old guy in that kitchen. We can't let that be the reason to give up

[@OGbornsinnerz]

I just left the hospital after nearly OD from drugs at age 24. Gonna go pro in boxing I have nothing to lose anymore.

[@prescottosegie]

I believe that you're gonna successful with youtube. thank you for sharing your journey James I appreciate the gems on living in Japan 🇯🇵 keep up the good work dawg happy new year 🎉be safe 🙏

[@DiamondFlame45]

Congrats dude 🎉 I love your energy! I am having similar thoughts because I enjoy my coworkers and team but my role doesn’t have that many opportunities to grow. That’s why I am applying to new roles now while still employed and waiting for god’s timing 🙏

[@SAVVYJAPANTODAY]

I was making a new KZbin Video and accidentally came across your channel. Nice work. Love the stories. I wish you success and will continue to be inspired by your future vids!

[@l7l7l7l77]

Rooting for you man!

[@Cr1v3]

We need a video with the boss, sounds like a great dude

[@neopetaccount8397]

Man your boss is a real one.

[@chappiescollectables]

Glad to see your channel blowing up. Here since 2k subs and its so true that there are so many people full of shit

[@neritantan]

Aye man, congrats! Time to go even more crazy with youtube and take it to the next level dude

[@woozy124]

the goat posted 🙏

[@yappykaki]

A fellow professional yapper! So nice that you have a lot of going on as a foreigner while I am just another foreigner but not as interesting life haha.

[@B-Man-69]

Hey, ball on dude. Don't fret the small turbulence in your ways.

[@ayathejapanese_jp]

I left 9-5 because of the same reasons as your situation. People are dreaming about Japan but in reality it’s pretty toxic and passive aggressive society. I also talk about it sometimes on my channel. We are all here for you!

[@bp6942]

Clever and smooth channel plug.

[@claw320]

Just discovered and subbed your channel. Saw the video about your "one true love" and the ensuing years of depression that followed. You have enough life experience for me to respect you and learn from a bit. I have a set of stories similar to yours. I definitely got my "dragon skin", hehehe. I don't sweat the girls, I see them as a chapter in the total life story. One thing I learned is there is ONLY one constant in life; and that is one's own self. Throughout life many people will come and go, but the one who lives the life will ALWAYS be there every moment. Therefore the highest value is to make one's self as good as possible. A girl is like a guest or a visitor in the life story as a whole.

[@valenetjong]

You’re an interesting storyteller! Best of luck making it with KZbin. Subscribed 😊

[@steveday1622]

你有点酷。从你的照片上看你有点可爱。你住在中国、台湾或香港吗？你的频道上有一些好东西：功夫、烹饪、中国流行音乐、美国音乐、中国说唱音乐，以及有趣、酷炫的日本东西。谢谢你喜欢这里的年轻詹姆斯，他是一个有趣的美国人。k😘😚 ❤️😘 🐥🍼.

[@HiDaan1]

@@steveday1622 bro steve are u that hungry 🤣

[@FanaMmatladi]

​@@steveday1622 air ball 😭👎🏿

[@steveday1622]

@HiDaan1 I'm a bit bored 😴 I thought it take a shot in the dark.

[@chasejoseph]

unc - are you going to apply for PR eventually? You get added points for being graduated from a Japanese University as well and your language level is improving a lot which is cool as heck. I wonder how much you would like Japan if you had full remote work for a US company earning good money in $ while reaping the rewards of living in Japan.

[@maxderholzrusse]

I wish I had a life like that

[@andrewt013]

you can do it. he tells you exactly how he did it. wishing is different that actually doing.

[@John-sl4ov]

grats on 20k bro

[@dbldigitclimbing2681]

the taiyaki spot right when u get in the mall is super good btw

[@phdost3267]

The coworkers.. they try to keep you there but you should try to drag them out

[@Bob-l7m2g]

"get to momma's out my DM's" -YungJamez 2024

[@BobJones-bg4ui]

I heard your last video about your job! Happy for you making decisions for yourself!

[@TheRedeyes222]

Where are you going after japan? Are you returning to live in the states? Traveling somewhere else?

[@forsene3895]

Young yungjamez you deserve a gigantic set of oppais in your life. God Bless.

[@paulgenz3546]

How is tuition in Japan? Like a state school equivalent in Japan.

[@chris_vp]

bro looks like hes on a mdma comedown haha

[@Derokin1337]

shout out to yung james' boss u are the man and jame's opp its on sight if we see you

[@Moxy404]

looking particularly lean and mean in this video bro

[@louissanderson719]

No homo

[@motochris11]

What kind of modeling you do? JAV stuff?;))

[@fishyfishy1656]

Bruh ur lucky, here in China i can't work on a student visa. I should've done more research on that aspect before i came here

[@mmmmuffinman]

Thanks for sharing I’m a bit nervous I’ll be moving to Tokyo in February. It’s nice to see there’s regular people just keeping on in Japan.

[@ilovetruthserum]

Sorry about my girl and my momma in your DMs, Jamez. Won't happen again.

[@clownworld360]

😹😹

[@TkyoSam]

Congrats dude good to hear^^

[@yungjamez312]

Thanks, king!

[@Niloillo]

Thanks for making such real content about Japan. All you ever see on the internet is people telling you why it’s the best place in the world or why Japan is the worst place to live etc etc. I appreciate the honesty man keep it up 👍

[@DriverrevirD]

It's their prerogative... co workers seem cool to stand up for you, with no obligations at all. xoxo

[@YohanRelationshipAdvice]

I live in Tokyo also. Wanna do a podcast on your experience there?

[@yungjamez312]

Sure!

[@WorldsEliteDeatHaze]

Great decision Jimmy I think you made the right choice. Question: where would you offer those private lessons, is there an app or website or just by word of mouth? thanks man and enjoy the states when youre back!

[@quickscope3643]

i am doing the opposite , going from portugal to syria. My life was always meant to be darksouls like anyway.

[@BenMcCaugherty]

Applying for a Working Holiday Visa for 2025, hoping to spin it into an eventual permanent stay, love your grounded realism on things. I also would not tolerate being shoved around by a 5ft tall chimp 😂

[@willh7352]

Keep rockin dude. Cool youtubin'

[@WaterFruitTree]

3 weeks where bro go

[@Suedeash]

He's been in the states as per his insta stories

[@badapdose89]

Hey buddy. I subscribed a week ago or so. Everyone I watch blows the fuck up. So, I’m just saying. Have fun my guy.

[@kurainimusic]

good luck bro

[@michaelyosef3430]

The economy has gotten worse over these past 10 years.

[@Chs919]

What kind of camera do you use?

[@22zulu]

Yo but if you leave the restaurant, is it gonna make it harder on your boss and coworkers?

[@MAtoooof]

You should do a QnA

[@ChopStixLoL]

I hope you do some videos in the US about reverse culture shock if there is any. Maybe some parts of the US will feel foreign to you now.

[@KyleTBelmont]

bro that opening face...

[@chimyi]

Hello, i was wondering how did you get a job in tokyo?

[@Marrtinike19]

0:00 japanese horrormovie vibes

[@TheCartman283]

Legend!

[@random-tv3sd]

How old are you

[@Mefumetto]

OOH DUDE I REMEMBER YOU FROM YOUR MUSIC UNDER VIOLETEYEZ

[@yungjamez312]

Good times!! What an era

[@Edtheclownkinggg]

Follow thy will bro. Your already living it. Also make some more vids on why you should or shouldnt move to japan😂 people eat that content up. It'd be cool if you did a traveling vlog or interview someone interesting.

[@daveyjones.]

Any ideas on where you want to go once you depart Japan? KZbin travel vlogger?

[@sternburgerexport2259]

jamez everything aight? 2 weeks no vids

[@PetertoJapan]

Based Boss supports Chad Employee. Knows you're onto better pastures. Can't wait to be in Japan in 2025, aiming for the Working Holiday VISA and showing my journey everyday. Best thing I've done is doing what I feared. Love seeing your content and looking forward to more from the legend himself.

[@infernious]

If you love him so much just marry him 😛

[@steveday1622]

He'll only marry a Japanese woman ♀️👠 he's a womanist prejudice hulk jockalicious fellow American we gotta love 💕😘 him for what he is n look past the blinders.

[@steveday1622]

How Y.J. I've been bullied at my jobs H.R. is supposed to take care of you it's character deformation humiliation and degrading. I'd persue it just so he gets made a lesson of and he will lose face if he gets fired he might become hikikomori that's what he brought on himself. Best of.

[@Carlos-z6x8s]

im heading to shinjuku in march of 2025, also as a student!

[@jeffreysweat6124]

Where you at?

[@Greg-uq8ng]

Why study japanese if you will only be there for 1 more year?

[@vand7750]

He always has the option to get married and stay as long as necessary to achieve the goals he feels he needs to accomplish with a visa that offers a lot of freedom, such as the spouse visa. Once he achieves his goals and defeats the system that tried to oppress and discriminate against him, he’ll be free to return to his country with peace of mind, a clear conscience, and a valuable personal "loot." That’s what I would do and the smartest strategy.

[@WintrArc]

Yungjamez!!🎉

[@luck70]

How did you get a visa for a part-time job? How did you get a visa for a part-time job?

[@yungjamez312]

Gulag

[@fragarach]

I can't remember how I got here, was it because of asmon?