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, allowing you to be protected yourself and to share blessings with those around you through the themes of "Good Fortune," "Protection," and "Matchmaking."
**Features:**
- You can choose from **26 types** of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings and colors.＜Good Fortune Dragons: 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)＞＜Protection Dragons: 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)＞＜Matchmaking Dragons: 2 types (all 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 (2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the "Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu's Blessing/Beneficial Power" — a continuous line drawing of the torso part made with a single brush stroke, symbolizing "uninterrupted development and wealth," "endless 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 this brings you protection and good fortune.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled.
**【T-shirt Body】**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No. 1 market share, with 43 years of history.＜Partner companies: over 10,000＞＜Annual sales: approximately 45 million units nationwide＞＜Annual revenue: 20 billion yen＞Manufactures OEM for major department stores, large apparel retailers, various brand shops, and more.
**【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, Inspection, Packaging, and Logistics】**Handled by Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashiyama-ku, Osaka), which manages domestic and international logistics.※ For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
**【Transfer (DTF) Printing】**Uses a special film printed with a professional press to transfer the design onto fabric.No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, and suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton. Capable of full-color and photo printing with vivid, sharp, and vibrant results.*Note: There is a risk of deterioration over time, and repeated washing may cause the print to peel.*
**＜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 peeling. After washing in a machine, promptly separate the printed surfaces.- Washing the garment inside out by hand helps preserve the color. 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 brush stroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize "unbroken development and financial luck," "endless good relationships and growth," and "continuous 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.The Ippitsu Ryu is depicted as a continuous line that does not break, representing the dragon’s role as a symbol of protection, prosperity, and connection.It has been worshipped and treasured as a divine dragon figure, with strong faith and tradition.**"Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu's Blessing/Beneficial Power" — the symbol of protection, drawn in a single stroke — is now made into a familiar fashion item, the T-shirt.**You can wear it alone or combine it with various fashion styles.
**We have produced and tailored various types, styles, and materials of the 26 divine and colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings, representing good fortune, protection, and matchmaking.**
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:**- Feelings of blessing and benefit- Divine presence- Uplifting sensation- Feeling protected- Dynamic and 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 karate, which he practiced from age 6, learning the spirit of traditional Japanese martial arts, he encountered the traditional "Ippitsu Ryu" and was deeply impressed by its technique and history, feeling it was his destiny.He mastered the technique through self-study, respecting the tradition that has continued since the Edo period, pursuing the spirit of "Shuhari" (learning, detachment, mastery).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-ku, Kyoto, a city with a 1,000-year history of dragon deities.
**【Kyoto — The City of Dragon Deities】**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 worship dragon deities 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 even as the gods themselves.In numerous shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as divine beings, symbolizing prosperity and protection.