Don't underestimate the quality of the 1980's Japanese bikes - including the Takara.

Japan was putting out fabulous bikes in the '80's; most of them touring road bikes.

I think that because there are so many of them available at yard sales and thrift shops, they tend to get poo-pooed by a lot of cyclists. After most of them eventually end up in the land fill, they will probably become highly sought-after for their strong, light-weight steel frames and nice components.