"Telling Tales on Tokyo" offers a fascinating glimpse into life in Tokyo around the turn of the 20th century. Written from the perspective of the Presbyterian Church's Board of Foreign Missions, the book provides insights into the social conditions, urban development, and missionary work being conducted in the rapidly changing city. It details various aspects of daily life, religious activities, and the challenges faced by missionaries working in a foreign land. This historical account captures a pivotal moment in Tokyo's history, as it transitioned from a traditional society to a modern metropolis. The book's observations on cultural exchange and religious outreach provide valuable context for understanding Japan's interactions with the Western world during this period. A valuable resource for researchers and anyone interested in the history of Tokyo, missionary endeavors, or the social dynamics of a city undergoing profound transformation. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.