Since ancient times in Japan, the '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 'One-Stroke Dragon'—a dragon drawn in a single continuous brushstroke without interruption, symbolizing protection and blessings.
Through this 【Good Fortune, Protection, Matchmaking】T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon drawings: 【26 varieties】 to choose from- 【Good Fortune Dragon】 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- 【Protection Dragon】 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- 【Matchmaking Dragon】 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 with a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video demonstrating the 'Protection/ Blessings' symbol—the body part of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon drawn in a single continuous stroke without interruption.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope this brings you protection and blessings.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled.Respectfully,
●【T-Shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history (domestic production in Japan).- Over 10,000 business partners- Approx. 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 facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
● Finishing setup, final inspection, packaging, domestic and international logistics management are handled by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon 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 dedicated printer, then heat-pressed 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.*Demerit: Over time, with repeated washing, the print may 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 the print to peel. After washing in a machine, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand prolongs color retention. When using a washing machine, place the garment 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 the One-Stroke Dragon?】A dragon drawn in a single continuous brushstroke, symbolizing unbroken development and wealth, endless good relationships and growth, and 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, and has been faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years.The 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon'—a symbol of protection and blessings—is depicted as a T-shirt, making this revered figure accessible in everyday fashion. 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 One-Stroke Dragon paintings, representing good fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Vividness and brilliance- Beautiful- Cool- Strength- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
【Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, which teaches the spirit of Japanese martial arts, he encountered the traditional 'One-Stroke Dragon' 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 One-Stroke Dragon dating back to the Edo period, he pursues the art with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is considered one of only three in Japan to be a master of the One-Stroke Dragon art.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by various fortunate and inevitable encounters to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital where dragons are believed to dwell.
【Kyoto—The City of Dragons】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 visit dragon deities have been actively practiced 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 incarnations of the gods themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.