The sanctuary of a Christian church is depicted looking toward the altar. Pews are seen along the side isles but there is no seating in the central area of the nave. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard.
“Eglise dévastée par le tremblement de terre de 1923, Japon. A church ruined by the earthquake in 1923, Japan." A missionary father is shown outside the remains of a church after an earthquake. “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
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.
"Les Fransicaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission – Biwasaki (Japon). Les Œuvres pour la Jeunesse– Les petites Japonaises tissent la jolie soiè qu’elles brodent ensuite.” Women are shown weaving at looms on an open porch. One woman is seen using a small spinning wheel. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Les Fransicaines Missionnaires de Marie en Mission – Annales des F.M.M. – Publication mensuelle. – Edit. Ord. 6. Fr. Par an. – Edit. de luxe, 8.50 Fr. – 16, Route de Clamart – VANVES (Seine).” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone ̶ 20. L’ ‘Ongokko’ giuoco c’i fanciulli.” Women in traditional Japanese dress are shown together in a park. 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.
“Japon II. Missions Salésiennes. 1. Le T.R. P. Ricaldone viste la mission (1927).” The missionary father Ricaldone is shown with the people of the Salésiennes Mission during a visit. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Offrandes pour les Missions Salésiennes et renseignements: Groupe Missionnaire, 9, ch. De Fontamere, La Mulatière (Rhône). C.C.P., Lyon 58917.” There is no handwriting on the back of the card.
“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.
“Missions d’Asie. Fillette japonaise.” A young girl in traditional Japanese dress is shown holding a small doll. The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “Edition de la Propagation de la Foi: Lyon – (2e), rue Sala. C.C.P. 72-71; Paris – (7e), 5, rue Monsieur. C.C.P. 618-25.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Serie 1. Japon et Chine. 2. – Fillettes Japonaises.” Girls of different ages pose for a photo. Two girls are shown holding dolls. The caption and following information are printed on the back of the postcard: “L’Œuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions Catholiques du monde entire. Lyon, 12, rue Sala C.p. 72 71 Lyon.” There is no handwriting on the back.