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
- **Included Items:**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, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope this brings protection and blessings to you and those around you.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled.
**T-Shirt Body:**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with the No. 1 market share in Japan, with 43 years of history (domestic production in Japan).- Over 10,000 business clients- Approximate annual sales: 45 million units nationwide- Annual revenue: 20 billion yen- Many OEM collaborations with major department stores, large apparel retailers, and various brand shops
**Printing / Factory Details:**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual production: 800,000 shirts
**Finishing and Logistics:**Final finishing, inspection, packaging, and domestic and international logistics are handled by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office's finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashiosaka City, Osaka).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**Uses special film printed with the design, which is then heat-pressed onto the 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:* Over time, or with repeated washing, the print may peel.
**Cautions:**- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. These marks may be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. After washing, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve color. If using a washing machine, place the garment in a laundry net.- Avoid bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, and tumble drying as much as possible.- Some garments may experience color fading after the first wash; it is recommended to wash separately from other clothes initially.
**What is the 'Ippitsu Ryu'?**As the name suggests, it is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. 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), this tradition has been highly revered as a powerful guardian deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits. It has been cherished and passed down for approximately 400 years.
**Symbolism of the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu'**The unbroken brushstroke depicting the dragon is a symbol of divine protection and blessings.▲ We have crafted this revered, worshiped Ippitsu Ryu into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts.In addition to wearing it alone, enjoy pairing it with various fashion styles.
**Various Types and Specifications:**We have produced and tailored a wide range of designs, styles, and materials featuring the 26 divine and vibrant Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings representing fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Drawings:**- Feeling of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Sense of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**Since childhood, he has been captivated by dragons and has continuously drawn dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, where he learned the spirit of Japanese martial arts, he encountered the traditional 'Ippitsu Ryu' and was deeply impressed by its technique, history, and significance, feeling it was his destiny. He mastered the technique through self-study.He preserves the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu that has been passed down since the Edo period, pursuing it with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detaching, transcending).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama Ward, 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 powerful dragon energy, believed to reside in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to honor the dragon gods have been actively practiced from ancient times to the present.
**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 numerous shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshiped as deities—symbols of prosperity and protection.