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. Through this 【Good Fortune, Protection, Matchmaking】T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and also share blessings and protection with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings / choices available from 【26 varieties】- 【14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons】 (5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs)- 【10 types of Guardian Dragons】 (2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs)- 【2 types of Matchmaking Dragons】 (both twin-dragon designs)
● 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 of the "Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu" blessing/protection symbol—an unbroken, single-stroke drawing of the dragon's body, representing blessings and benefits.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and benefits. We hope this brings you blessings and good fortune.May all your prayers and wishes be fulfilled / come true. Respectfully.
●【T-shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No. 1 market share, with 43 years of founding history (domestic production in Japan).- Over 10,000 business clients- Approximate annual sales: 45 million units nationwide- Annual revenue: 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 production: 800,000 shirts
● Finishing setup, final inspection, packaging, domestic and international logistics management are handled by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a professional press machine 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 designs and photographs, with vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.*Note: There is a potential for deterioration over time, and repeated washing may cause the print to peel.
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks on the treated areas. These marks may be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- If the printed surface is dried while in contact with other surfaces, the print may peel. After washing in a machine, peel apart the printed surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing the print side inside out by hand helps maintain color. When using a washing machine, place the garment in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, or tumble drying as much as possible.- Some garments may bleed color during 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 is believed to symbolize:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken connections and growth through good relationships- Ongoing 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 approximately 400 years. It is worshipped and treasured as a divine dragon.
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu as a symbol of blessings and benefits—drawn in a single stroke without interruption】▲ This revered and respected Ippitsu Ryu has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. 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 Ippitsu Ryu paintings【artworks】depicting ascension, protection, and matchmaking blessings.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and benefits- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Vividness and brilliance- Beauty- Coolness- Strength- Sparkle- Delicacy- Vitality- Purity
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of practicing karate from age 6, where he learned the spirit of traditional 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 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 the dragon with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, breaking away, and transcending).
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 city where dragons are believed to dwell, and where the dragon gods reside.
【Kyoto—The City of Dragon Gods】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 visit these 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 even as the gods themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon gods as symbols of prosperity and protection.