4 pro sports teams pledge to promote Osaka Pref.

4 pro sports teams pledge to promote Osaka Pref.

OSAKA, Japan - Four top officials of baseball and soccer teams in the Kansai region, Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui and mascot characters gather together at the Osaka prefectural government office to hold a "solidarity" ceremony on June 4, 2014, to further promote tourism for the western Japanese prefecture. (From L, Hanshin Tigers Managing Director Kazuo Awai, Orix Buffaloes President Hiroaki Nishina, Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui, Cerezo Osaka President Masao Okano, and Gamba Osaka President Teruhisa Noro).

Gamba Osaka, Osaka University sign agreement

Gamba Osaka, Osaka University sign agreement

OSAKA, Japan - Gamba Osaka President Teruhisa Noro (R) gives Osaka University President Toshio Hirano a Gamba jersey at a press conference in Suita, Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on May 20, 2014. The J-League club and the university announced a friendship agreement to cooperate in sports medicine and health guidance.

Amami priestesses beckon 'rice soul'

Amami priestesses beckon 'rice soul'

AMAMI, Japan - Priestesses or ''noro'' of a local faith beckon the ''rice soul'' while standing on a rock on the shores of Amamioshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, in a ''Hirase Mankai'' festival to pray for a good harvest on Sept. 13, 2010.

Mie Gov Noro assure of reelection

Mie Gov Noro assure of reelection

TSU, Japan - Incumbent Mie Gov. Akihiro Noro gets congratulations from his supporter after being reelected in the poll held on April 8.

Mie Gov Noro assure of reelection

Mie Gov Noro assure of reelection

TSU, Japan - Incumbent Mie Gov. Akihiro Noro gets congratulations from his supporter after being assured of relection in the poll held on April 8. (Kyodo)

Rapa Nui (1994)

Rapa Nui (1994)

Jason Scott Lee Characters: Noro Film: Rapa Nui (1994) Director: Kevin Reynolds 14 April 1994 Date: 14 April 1994

Rapa Nui (1994)

Rapa Nui (1994)

Jason Scott Lee Characters: Noro Film: Rapa Nui (1994) Director: Kevin Reynolds 14 April 1994 Date: 14 April 1994

Rapa Nui (1994)

Rapa Nui (1994)

Jason Scott Lee & Sandrine Holt Characters: Noro & Ramana Film: Rapa Nui (1995) Director: Kevin Reynolds 14 April 1994 Date: 14 April 1994

Rapa Nui (1994)

Rapa Nui (1994)

Jason Scott Lee Characters: Noro Film: Rapa Nui (1994) Director: Kevin Reynolds 14 April 1994 Date: 14 April 1994

Rapa Nui (1994)

Rapa Nui (1994)

Jason Scott Lee Characters: Noro Film: Rapa Nui (1994) Director: Kevin Reynolds 14 April 1994 Date: 14 April 1994

Rapa Nui (1994)

Rapa Nui (1994)

Jason Scott Lee Characters: Noro Film: Rapa Nui (1995) Director: Kevin Reynolds 14 April 1994 Date: 14 April 1994

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Fa (1971)

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Fa (1971)

Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson, Paris Themmen & Noro Dodo Denney Film: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (USA 1971) Director: Mel Stuart 30 June 1971 Date: 30 June 1971

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Fa (1971)

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Fa (1971)

Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, Jack Albertson, Paris Themmen & Noro Dodo Denney Film: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (USA 1971) Director: Mel Stuart 30 June 1971 Date: 30 June 1971

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Fa (1971)

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Fa (1971)

Gene Wilder, Noro Dodo Denney & Paris Themmen Film: Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (USA 1971) Director: Mel Stuart 30 June 1971 Date: 30 June 1971

PEPE LE MOKO

PEPE LE MOKO

PEPE LE MOKO [FR 1937] LINE NORO, JEAN GABIN Date: 1937

PEPE LE MOKO

PEPE LE MOKO

PEPE LE MOKO [FR 1937] LINE NORO, JEAN GABIN Date: 1937

Amami priestesses beckon 'rice soul'

Amami priestesses beckon 'rice soul'

AMAMI, Japan - Priestesses or ''noro'' of a local faith beckon the ''rice soul'' while standing on a rock on the shores of Amamioshima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, in a ''Hirase Mankai'' festival to pray for a good harvest on Sept. 13, 2010. (Kyodo)