Thank goodness. First off, they were shut down for food safety violations. I believe it was salmonella. Once local people hear that word, the business doesn't survive-I'm surprised Sekiya is still in business though. makitti carried on briefly catering to visitor tour groups who were unaware. Forthermore, the exterior grounds were never tended and was simply bare dirt, not just unsightly but everytime it rained, the entite corner sidewalk would be covered with mud and debris. I went in one day and asked them to clean the mud covering the sidewalks surrounding the establishment. I was rebuffed. It was only a matter of time. I am surprised though, as I thought Japanese companies were more self-aware-US branch I guess.