Since ancient times in Japan, the "Ippitsu Ryu" (One-stroke Dragon) has been revered as a symbol of good fortune and is enshrined in shrines and temples. This T-shirt features the design of the Ippitsu Ryu. Through this 【Good Fortune, Protection, Matchmaking】T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and also share blessings with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings: 【26 varieties】 to choose from＜14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)＞＜10 types of Guardian Dragons (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)＞＜2 types of Matchmaking Dragons (both twin dragons)＞
● Wide size lineup:- For children: 4 sizes (100–130)- For adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
● Body fabric color options: 2 colors (White, Black)
● Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)
● Enclosed with a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the "Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu" blessing/protection symbol—depicting the body part drawn in one continuous stroke without interruption.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope you feel the protection and benefits whenever you look at it.May all your prayers and wishes come true / be fulfilled.
●【T-shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share, with 43 years of founding history (Made in Japan).- Over 10,000 business clients- Annual sales: approximately 45 million units nationwide in Japan- Annual revenue: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, various brand shops, etc.
【Printing / Press Factory】Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house factories.※ Handles approximately 800,000 pieces annually.
● Finishing setup, final inspection, packaging, domestic and international logistics management are handled by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).※ For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film to print the design, then applies heat pressing with a commercial press machine to transfer onto fabric.- No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton.- Capable of full-color designs and photographs, with vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.※ Disadvantages: Possible deterioration over time, and the print may peel after repeated washing.
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. The stains will be less noticeable after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause the print to peel. After washing in a machine, peel apart the printed surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing the garment inside out by hand helps preserve the colors. If using a washing machine, place it in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach or dry cleaning. Minimize ironing and tumble drying.- Some garments may experience color fading after the first wash. It is recommended to wash separately from other clothes initially.
【What is Ippitsu Ryu?】As the name suggests, the Ippitsu Ryu is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke, without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize "unbroken development and wealth," "endless good relationships and growth," and "continued protection and safety."Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful guardian deity, with strong blessings and benefits, passed down through over 400 years. It is worshipped and treasured as a divine dragon.**"Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu" as a symbol of protection and blessings—drawn in one continuous stroke without interruption on the body.**▲ We have crafted this revered, worshiped Ippitsu Ryu into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various fashion styles.
● We have produced and tailored various types, specifications, and materials of the 26 divine, colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings, representing ascending fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful presence- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling / glamorous- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, which he practiced from age 6, and learned the spirit of Japanese martial arts, he encountered the traditional "Ippitsu Ryu" and was deeply impressed by its technique, history, and significance, feeling it was his destiny. He mastered the technique through self-study.While preserving the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu that has been passed down since the Edo period, he pursues the art with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is considered one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by various fortunate and inevitable encounters, and now, as if led by the dragon gods, he has established an atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital with a 1,000-year history where dragons are believed to dwell.
【Kyoto—The City of Dragon Gods】Kyoto has been regarded for over 1,000 years as a place imbued with the power of dragon gods residing in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively carried out from ancient times to the present.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as divine messengers or incarnations of the gods themselves.In numerous shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as divine beings, symbolizing prosperity and protection.