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—serving as a talisman for your own protection and, through wearing it, sharing blessings with those around you.
**Product Features:**
- **Selection of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Drawings / Colors:**You can choose from **26 types** in total.- **Fortune-boosting Dragons (14 types):** 5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs- **Protection Dragons (10 types):** 2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs- **Matchmaking Dragons (2 types):** both twin-dragon designs
- **Size Range:**- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- **Body Color Options:**- White- Black
- **Material Options:**- 100% Cotton- 100% Cotton (note: same material, possibly different finishes or textures)
- **Included with Purchase:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video demonstrating the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' blessing/protection symbol—an unbroken brushstroke depicting the dragon's body.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view it, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope your prayers and wishes come true and are fulfilled.
**About the T-Shirt Body:**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history, using domestic production in Japan.- Over 10,000 business clients- 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 output: 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, 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 vibrant, sharp, and vivid results.*Note: Possible drawbacks include deterioration over time and peeling after repeated washes.*
**Caution Points:**- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks initially. These marks will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. Remove the print from other surfaces as soon as possible after washing.- Washing inside out by hand preserves colors better. If using a washing machine, place 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 initially.
**What is '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 revered as a powerful guardian deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits. The tradition of 'Ippitsu Ryu' has been passed down for approximately 400 years, with strong faith and continued reverence.
**The 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' as a Symbol of Blessings and Benefits:**▲ The 'Ippitsu Ryu' that has been worshipped and revered is now crafted into a familiar fashion item—this T-shirt.In addition to wearing it alone, enjoy pairing it with various fashion styles.
**Various Types and Styles:**We have produced and tailored a wide range of designs, specifications, and materials depicting the divine 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' in 26 different sacred and vibrant colors—perfect for bringing blessings, protection, and matchmaking.
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Drawings:**- Feelings of protection and benefits- Divine and sacred presence- Uplifting sensation- Sense of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful and stylish- Strong and resilient- Sparkling and radiant- Delicate and intricate- Energetic and lively- Pure and pristine
**About the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**Since childhood, he has been captivated by dragons and has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of practicing karate from age 6, where he learned the spirit of 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.He preserves the tradition of the 'Ippitsu Ryu' dating back to the Edo period, pursuing it with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).One of only three known 'Ippitsu Ryu' artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama, Kyoto, where his atelier is located—guided by various fortunate and fateful encounters, as if led by the dragon gods themselves.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragon Gods:**Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon holes and dragon veins, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively practiced.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan:**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings themselves.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as deities of prosperity and protection, symbolizing safety and growth.