THE MIRACLE AT THE FERRY
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shrine at the ferry of Yaguchi, in memory of Nitta Yoshi-oki and his ten officers. Great festivities were held in honour of the completion of the shrine, at which Yoshi-oki's son Tokuju-maru, Yoshiminé, Yura Hyōgo, and several of Yoshiminé's retainers, were present, also some Imperial messengers. Crowds of people of the district gathered together and solemn and magnificent ceremonies were held. The Nitta Shrine, with the two famous arrows in its sanctuary, is still standing, and may be seen to the present day.
