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" and aims to protect the wearer while also sharing blessings with those around them through the 【Good Fortune, Protection, and Matchmaking】 theme.
**Product Features:**
- **Selection of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Drawings / Colors:**You can choose from **26 types** in total.- **Good Fortune Dragon (14 types):** 5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs- **Protection Dragon (10 types):** 2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs- **Matchmaking Dragon (2 types):** 2 twin-dragon designs
- **Wide Range of Sizes:**- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- **Body Color Options:**- White- Black
- **Material Options:**- 100% Cotton (two types)
- **Included:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video of the "Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu" blessing/protection symbol — a continuous brushstroke depicting the torso without interruption.By affixing this sticker in your preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope this brings you protection and blessings, and that your prayers and wishes are fulfilled.
**About the T-shirt Body:**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No. 1 market share, with 43 years of history.- 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/Manufacturing:**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual production: 800,000 shirts
**Finishing and Logistics:**Final setup, inspection, packaging, and domestic and international logistics are managed by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**Uses special film printed with the design, which is then heat-pressed onto the fabric with a commercial press.- No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton.- Capable of full-color designs and photographs with vibrant, sharp, and vivid results.*Note: There is a potential for deterioration over time and peeling after repeated washing.*
**Caution Points:**- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. These stains may be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. After washing in a machine, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out and hand washing is recommended for better color retention. If using a washing machine, place the garment in a laundry net.- Avoid bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, and tumble drying as much as possible.- Some garments may bleed color during 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 highly revered as a powerful guardian deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits. It has been passed down and worshipped as a divine dragon figure for approximately 400 years.
**The "Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu" as a Symbol of Blessings and Benefits:**The continuous brushstroke that depicts the torso without interruption is a symbol of protection and blessings.This revered design has been adapted into a familiar fashion item — a T-shirt.Feel free to wear it alone or combine it with various fashion styles.
**Various Types and Specifications:**We have produced and tailored the 26 divine and majestic Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings in different styles, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Drawings:**- Feeling of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Uplifting sensation- Sense of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**Since childhood, he has been fascinated by dragons and has continuously drawn dragon images.Influenced by 14 years of karate, where he 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, respecting the tradition that has continued since the Edo period, pursuing the dragon with the spirit of "Shuhari" (learning, detaching, and transcending).He is one of only three known Ippitsu Ryu artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by various fortunate and inevitable encounters to establish his atelier in Higashiyama, Kyoto — a city with a 1,000-year history where dragons are believed to dwell.
**Kyoto — The City of Dragons:**Kyoto has been considered a place with the power of dragon veins and dragon holes for over 1,000 years.Numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively carried out since ancient times.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan:**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, considered divine messengers or incarnations of the gods themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.