Thanks for noticing
I just got my first ride in on that. I've always wanted to own a classic japanese road bike and when I saw this very beat up (looking) 1982 Nishiki on sale for a steal (with some considerable work required I knew it was my chance.

Alot of things, such as the down tube shifters are going to take some time to get used to, but as beat up as the thing looks the frame is rock solid and it just rides great. A million times better than what I would have gotten for the same money new at a department store.