Cooking expert Hattori dies at 78

Cooking expert Hattori dies at 78

Photo taken on May 14, 1999, shows Yukio Hattori, head of Hattori Nutrition College. The cooking expert best known as a commentator on the television show Iron Chef died of illness on Oct. 4, 2024, aged 78.

Failed Niigata Chuo Bank closes after 59 years of operation

Failed Niigata Chuo Bank closes after 59 years of operation

NIIGATA, Japan - Staff at the head office of Niigata Chuo Bank, a second-tier regional bank declared insolvent in October 1999, bow to customers in thanks May 11 as the bank closed down, bringing its 59-year history to a quiet end. The bank's operations are scheduled to be taken over May 14 by six regional banks.

Mansfield expresses condolences on Obuchi's death

Mansfield expresses condolences on Obuchi's death

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield (L) and the late former Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi are shown in a file photo after a meeting in Washington in May 1999. Mansfield in a statement May 15 expressed condolences on the death of Obuchi, calling it ''a tragedy for all.'' Obuchi died May 14 aged 62.

Mansfield expresses condolences on Obuchi's death

Mansfield expresses condolences on Obuchi's death

TOKYO, Japan - Former U.S. Ambassador to Japan Mike Mansfield (L) and the late former Japanese Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi are shown in a file photo after a meeting in Washington in May 1999. Mansfield in a statement May 15 expressed condolences on the death of Obuchi, calling it ''a tragedy for all.'' Obuchi died May 14 aged 62.

Best Laid Plans (1999)

Best Laid Plans (1999)

Alessandro Nivola & Josh Brolin Characters: Nick & Bryce Film: Best Laid Plans (1999) Director: Mike Barker 14 May 1999 Date: 14 May 1999

Best Laid Plans (1999)

Best Laid Plans (1999)

Alessandro Nivola & Witherspoon Characters: Nick & Film: Best Laid Plans (1999) Director: Mike Barker 14 May 1999 Date: 14 May 1999

Best Laid Plans (1999)

Best Laid Plans (1999)

Alessandro Nivola & Witherspoon Characters: Nick & Film: Best Laid Plans (1999) Director: Mike Barker 14 May 1999 Date: 14 May 1999

Best Laid Plans (1999)

Best Laid Plans (1999)

Reese Witherspoon Characters: Lissa Film: Best Laid Plans (1999) Director: Mike Barker 14 May 1999 Date: 14 May 1999

Failed Niigata Chuo Bank closes after 59 years of operation

Failed Niigata Chuo Bank closes after 59 years of operation

NIIGATA, Japan - Staff at the head office of Niigata Chuo Bank, a second-tier regional bank declared insolvent in October 1999, bow to customers in thanks May 11 as the bank closed down, bringing its 59-year history to a quiet end. The bank's operations are scheduled to be taken over May 14 by six regional banks.