I guess it really depends.
Almost everyone in my hotel took the time to shake hands or say good morning/afternoon etc...
It would take a second for the english to register.
I didn't really meet anyone there in my two weeks but then I wasn't hanging out at clubs or bars.
Lots of smiles though lots of smiles. My limited Japanese was fine and really I could have gotten away with less.
I did hook up with a friend's best friend growing up and we spent a few days together which was nice to speak english with someone again.
In spite of all that though I can't think of a time when I was any happier.
I did find myself a little lonely at the end of my trek but I suppose if my Japanese was better I wouldn't have or if I had gone to Roppongi a few nights I would have met some people but honestly I wanted to savor everything and be selfish to myself
