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, and Matchmaking】T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings and protection with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu 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 (2 twin dragons)＞
● Wide size lineup:Children: 4 sizes (100–130)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 — a continuous brushstroke depicting the torso without interruption, symbolizing "unbroken development and wealth," "endless good relationships and growth," and "ongoing protection and safety."By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope you will feel protected and blessed.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled and come true.
●【T-shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No. 1 market share, with 43 years of history (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 / Press Factory】Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house factories.- Approximate annual output: 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 Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, cooperation with partner companies may be involved.
【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 vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.- **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. The stains will be less noticeable after several washes.- When drying, avoid leaving the printed surface in contact with other surfaces to prevent peeling. After washing in a machine, peel apart the printed surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps maintain color. If using a washing machine, place the item in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach or dry cleaning. Minimize ironing and use of dryers.- 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 is believed to symbolize "unbroken development and wealth," "endless good relationships and growth," and "continuous 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 over 400 years.The Ippitsu Ryu is drawn in one continuous stroke, representing the dragon’s body without interruption, symbolizing ongoing prosperity, good relationships, and protection.It has been worshipped and treasured as a divine protector and blessing-giving dragon.This design has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear and enjoy the revered Ippitsu Ryu. You can 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, symbolizing good fortune, 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 and glamorous- 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 he practiced from age 6, and learned the spirit of traditional Japanese martial arts, he encountered the ancient "Ippitsu Ryu" technique and was deeply impressed by its method and history, feeling it was his destiny. He mastered the technique through self-study.While preserving the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu passed down since the Edo period, he pursues the art with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is considered one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by various fortunate and inevitable encounters to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, a city with a 1,000-year history of dwelling with dragon gods.
【Kyoto — The City of Dragon Gods】Kyoto has been regarded for over 1,000 years as a place imbued with the power of dragon gods residing in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship these dragon gods have been actively carried out 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 the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.