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–4L)
● Body fabric color options: 2 colors (White, Black)
● Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)
● Enclosed with a QR code sticker (2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 『Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu’s Blessing / Symbol of Blessings and Benefits—drawn in one stroke without interruption』.By affixing it to your preferred location, you can view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings anytime.We hope you feel the protection and benefits.May all 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 clients- Approx. 45 million units sold annually nationwide in Japan- Annual sales: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel mass retailers, various brand shops, etc.
【Printing / Press Factory】Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
● Finishing setup, final inspection, packaging, domestic and international logistics management handled by Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, cooperation with partner companies may be involved.
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a professional press machine to bond 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.- *Note:* Possible deterioration over time, and 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.- When drying, avoid leaving printed surfaces in contact; peel apart as soon as possible after dehydration in a washing machine.- Washing inside out by hand prolongs 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 body of the dragon is drawn in one continuous stroke with a brush, without interruption, while wishing and praying. It is believed to symbolize:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), for approximately 400 years, the Ippitsu Ryu has been highly revered as a powerful guardian dragon, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been passed down with faith.
【Symbol of Blessings and Benefits—Drawn in one stroke without interruption】The Ippitsu Ryu is continuously worshipped and revered. We have made it into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or enjoy various fashion combinations.
● 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- 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 Japan’s martial arts, he encountered the traditional 『Ippitsu Ryu』 and was deeply impressed by its technique, history, and significance, 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】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is considered one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists 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 Where Dragons Reside】Kyoto has been regarded for over 1,000 years as a place imbued with the power of dragon veins and dragon holes. 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 (Dragon God) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as messengers of the gods or as divine beings themselves.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped and revered as symbols of prosperity and protection.