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, symbolizing protection and blessings. Through this T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings with those around you.
**Features:**
- You can choose from **26 types** of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings and colors.＜Types include＞- **Ascension 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: **White and Black**
- Material options: **Cotton / Cotton**
- Enclosed with a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' being drawn in one stroke, symbolizing blessings and benefits—drawn without breaking the body part of the dragon.
By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings. We hope you feel the blessings and benefits.May all your prayers and wishes come true.
**[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 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 / Print Factory]**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house factories.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
**[Finishing, Inspection, Packaging, and Logistics]**Handled by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved in finishing and logistics.
**[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 vibrant, sharp, and vivid prints.- *Note:* Over time, and with repeated washing, the print may peel or deteriorate.
**＜Cautions＞**- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. These marks will be present upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. After washing in a washing machine, promptly separate the printed surfaces.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve colors. 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 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 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, and has been passed down with strong faith.
**"Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu" as a symbol of protection and blessings—drawn in one stroke without interruption—has been worshipped and revered for centuries.**
This traditional design has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear and enjoy its spiritual significance. Feel free to wear it alone or combine it with various fashion 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- 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 teaches 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 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 meaningful encounters, he was guided 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 worship the dragon gods have been actively carried out since ancient times.
**[Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan]**Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as divine messengers or incarnations of gods. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.