“5). Giappone: Contadina.” A young woman with an unbrella is shown on a street carrying a basket. The caption and following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procura delle Misioni Sacerdpti del S. Cuore Bologna Via Derna, 45 – C.C. Postale 8/16793.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Grotte de N.D. De Lourdes. N.D. Du Phare.” Missionary fathers are shown on a mountainside near a roadside shrine. The entrance to the cave area below the icon is blocked by a tall fence. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
A missionary father is shown with a young novice possibly, and a gentleman wearing two medals on his jacket. There is no handwriting on the back of the photo.
“Mission d’Ahasigawa [Asahikawa](Japon).” Three missionary fathers are shown outside the entrance to the mission. A cross is seen on the roof peak above the door. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: "Imprimarie Franciscaine – Melz. Handwriting in Germany covers the back of the card.
A missionary father is shown with a group of boys and young men outside in a garden. Several of the boys are wearing nautical style caps. Handwriting in French closely covers the back of the card.
“Serie IIa. Giappone. 1. – Passeggio pubblico.” People are shown out walking in a park. “Istituto Missioni Estere – Parma.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
"Giappone ̶ 9, Entrata al Tempio di Vasuga [Kasuga]a Nara.” The Vasuga Temple is depicted from a gate outside the grounds. The following information is printed on the back of the card: “L’Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, Via Monte Rosa 71.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone ̶ 1. Il monte Fuji Yama.” The snowcapped peak of Mount Fuji is shown in the distance from a lake below. A small sailing craft is seen on the water. The following information is printed on the back of the card: “L’Istituto delle Missioni Estere di Milano promouve la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in sette vaste Missioni dell’India e della Cina – Sede generale: Milano, Via Monte Rosa 71.” There is no handwriting on the back.
"A Shinto Funeral in Japan. S.P.G. Missionary Postcard No.65.” Mourners are shown processing with a bier along a street. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
“Missions Salésiennes. Nippon II 7. Une chrétienté– Miyasaki, [Miyazaki] 1933.” A Christian community is shown together outside the mission. Several missionary fathers can be seen in the front rows. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17. 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé – Thorenc – “ is stamped in blue ink on the back. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Japon I. 9. Costume de gala.” A woman is shown wearing traditional dress for entertainment or a social event. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17. 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé – Thorenc –. “ is stamped in blue ink on the back. There is no handwriting on the back.
“II volcano Fuiyama veduto da uno dei suoi cinque laghi.” The volcanic mountain is shown from one of the surrounding lakes. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: " Missioni e Missionari sono un (indecipherable) di Gesu Andate ed istruite tutte le genti." Handwriting in Italian closely covers the back.
“Cantastorie nelle pubbliche vie.” A public storyteller is shown wearing a basket-like head covering and playing a long horn. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Japon I. 3. Cérémonie Shintoïste ‘L’Adoration’.” A large group of men are shown bowing together outside a Shinto temple. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17. 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé – Thorenc –. “ is stamped in blue ink on the back. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Japon I. 5. Danse et chants pendant le repas.” Women are shown together enjoying entertainment after a meal. One woman dances while several others play musical instruments. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17. 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé – Thorenc –. “ is stamped in blue ink on the back. There is no handwriting on the back.
Subject (Geographic):
Japan
Subject (Topic):
Women; Customs and traditions; Musicians; Musical instruments; Food; Leisure
“Missions Salésiennes. Japon I. 4. Enterrement païen ̶ Le cortègese forme.” Onlookers and mourners are shown in a street during a traditional funeral procession. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Lyon, 589.17. 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” “Cercle Missionnaire du Sanatorium du Clergé – Thorenc –. “ is stamped in blue ink on the back. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Sandali e ghetà.” Shoemakers and a sales clerk possibly, are shown in a stall with rows of sandals. Materials for constructing the shoes are seen hanging from the ceiling. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
“Jeunes mariés, leurs parents et le prêrtre japonais qui vient de le bénir a newly-maried couple with the japanese priest who blessed them.” Newlyweds and their families pose together with a Japanese priest. “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Dix prêtres japonais évangélisent les Iles Goto, Japon.” Ten Japanese Christian missionary fathers sent to the Goto Islands are shown together. “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There are several handwritten lines in French on the back.
"Kuruma coi Kurumaia.” “Women riding in rickshaws along with the runners are shown on a country lane. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “II. Pontificio Istituto Delle Missioni Estere promuove la propagazione della Fede e della Civiltà in nove vaste Missioni dell’India, dell’Indocina e della Cina. Sede generale – Milano – Via Monte Rosa. 81." There is no handwriting on the back.
