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・Shugo・Enmusubi】 T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings and protection with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings: 【26 varieties】 to choose from- 【Ascension Dragon (Shōun Ryu): 14 types】 (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- 【Protection Dragon (Shugo Ryu): 10 types】 (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- 【Matchmaking Dragon (Enmusubi Ryu): 2 types】 (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 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 part of the dragon, symbolizing continuous development and good fortune, and connecting people through growth and safety.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view it, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope this brings you protection and blessings.May your prayers and wishes come true / be fulfilled. Respectfully.
●【T-shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share, with 43 years of history (domestic production in Japan).- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximate annual sales: 45 million units nationwide in Japan- Annual revenue: 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 facilities.- Approximate annual production: 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 City, Osaka Prefecture).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with artwork, then heat-pressed onto 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 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 or marks. These marks may be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with prints in contact may cause peeling; please separate the prints as soon as possible after dehydration.- Washing the print side inside out by hand improves color retention. If using a washing machine, place in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach or dry cleaning. Minimize ironing and tumble drying.- Some garments may bleed color during 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 symbolizes:- Continuous development and wealth- Unbroken good relationships and growth, connecting people- 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 body of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu is drawn in one unbroken brushstroke, symbolizing protection and blessings."**
This familiar and revered Ippitsu Ryu has been transformed into a fashionable, everyday item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various styles.
● We have produced and tailored various types, specifications, and materials of the 26 divine, colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings, representing ascension, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- 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 karate, which he practiced from age 6, and learned the spirit of traditional Japanese martial arts, he encountered the ancient 'Ippitsu Ryu' technique and was deeply impressed by its method and history, feeling it was his destiny. He mastered the technique through self-study.He preserves the tradition of the Edo-period Ippitsu Ryu while pursuing 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 to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient city where dragons are believed to dwell, and where the dragon gods reside.
【Kyoto, the City of Dragon Gods】Kyoto has been regarded for over 1,000 years as a place imbued with the power of dragon spirits residing in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to honor the dragon gods have been actively carried out since ancient times.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been considered a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, regarded as divine messengers or manifestations of the gods themselves.In numerous shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped and revered as symbols of prosperity and protection.