“Giappone ̶ 10 Il tempio della Luna a Kobe.” An entrance gate and courtyard of the Temple of the Moon are depicted. 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 (6-43) – Via Monterosa. 81 – Telefono 40-115.” There are several lines of handwriting in Italian on the back.
“Giappone ̶ 15. La battitura del riso.” Women are shown threshing rice with wooden sticks. 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.
"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. 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.
“Un grand enterrement païen en Corée. Great pagan funerals in Corea.” A traditional Korean funeral procession of a notable person is depicted on a road in the countryside. A long line of pallbearers march along with the decorated bier. People line the route to watch and pay their respects. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Japon. – 2. ‘Hana Yoma’ (la fleur des femmes) dan son seyant et pittoresque costume de jeune mariée. “ A statuesque woman is shown wearing a beautiful traditional gown. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Imprimerie M. Lescuyer, Lyon. Ed. JéMissionnaires, 6, Rue d’Auvergne, Lyon.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Un riche cortège nuptial coréen. A rich corean [Korean] wedding.” An affluent wedding party is shown parading along a town street. A man, possibly the groom , rides in a rickshaw in front of a palanquin. The name of the publisher, “Missions-Etrangères de Paris, 128 rue du Bac.” is printed on the back of the postcard. There is no handwriting on the back.
“Giappone Sacro – 1. Bonzi in pellegrinaggio.” Four monks on a pilgrimage are shown outside a temple. One is seen holding a staff while the others carry rucksack style bags in front. 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 (137) – Via Monterosa. 81.” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Nippon I. Théâtre ambulant.” Actors are shown on a small stage on the back of a wagon or truck. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Luon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” There is no handwriting on the back.
“Missions Salésiennes. Nippon I. 2. Sourire et gravité...” A laughing little boy and serious looking girl are depicted in traditional clothing. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Procure des Missions Salésiennes. C.C.P. Luon, 589.17 9, chemin de Fontanière, La Mulatière (Rhône).” There is no handwriting on the back.
