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'—a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, symbolizing protection and blessings.
Through this 【Shōun (Promotion of Fortune)・Protection・Matchmaking】T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings: 【26 varieties】 to choose from- 【Promotion of Fortune Dragons】 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- 【Protection Dragons】 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- 【Matchmaking Dragons】 2 types (2 twin dragons)
● Wide size lineup:- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
● Body fabric color options: 2 colors (White, Black)
● Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)
● Enclosed is a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' blessing/protection symbol—an unbroken brushstroke depicting the torso, representing continuous development and prosperity, unending good relationships and growth, and ongoing protection and safety. By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope that your prayers and wishes will be fulfilled and come true.
●【T-shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share, with 43 years of history, using domestic production in Japan.- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, and various brand shops
【Printing/Press Factory】Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house factories.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
● 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, Osaka).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a professional press to bond onto fabric. No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, and suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton. Capable of full-color designs and photographs, with vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.*Note: Disadvantages include potential deterioration over time and peeling with repeated washing.*
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. The stains will be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with prints in contact may cause the print to peel. After washing in a machine, promptly separate the printed surfaces.- Washing the print side inside out by hand prolongs color retention. When machine washing, use 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 the Ippitsu Ryu?】As the name suggests, it is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful guardian deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years.The 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' is a symbol of blessings and benefits, depicted as a single unbroken brushstroke on the torso.
▲ 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 promotion of fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of blessings and benefits- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic / Powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- 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 practicing karate from age 6, where he learned the spirit of Japanese martial arts, he encountered the traditional 'Ippitsu Ryu' and was deeply impressed by its technique and history, feeling it was his destiny. He learned the technique through self-study. While preserving the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu that has been passed down since the Edo period, he pursues dragons with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (a concept of learning, detachment, and mastery).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist in Japan. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various coincidences and inevitable encounters, he was guided to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital where dragons are believed to dwell.
【Kyoto, the City of Dragon Deities】Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon holes and dragon veins, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to visit these dragon deities have been actively practiced.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, considered divine messengers or even deities themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.