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 you can also share blessings with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings: 【26 varieties】 to choose from＜14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)＞＜10 types of Guardian Dragons (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)＞＜2 types of Matchmaking Dragons (both 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’s Blessing / Symbol of Blessings and Benefits—drawn in one stroke without interruption』.By affixing it to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope you will feel the protection and benefits.May all your prayers and wishes come true / be fulfilled.
●【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- Approx. 45 million units sold annually nationwide in Japan- Annual sales: 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 pieces
● 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 pressed onto fabric with a commercial heat 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.- ※Disadvantage: Over time, with repeated washing, the print may peel or deteriorate.
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks on the treated areas.- When delivered, marks may be visible, but washing several times will reduce their appearance.- If the printed surface is dried while in contact with other surfaces, the print may peel.- After dehydration in a washing machine, promptly separate the printed surfaces.- Washing inside out by hand helps maintain color.- When using a washing machine, place the item in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach or dry cleaning.- Minimize ironing and tumble drying.- 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 body of the Ippitsu Ryu is drawn in one continuous stroke with a brush, without interruption, while imbued with wishes and prayers.It is believed to symbolize:- Uninterrupted development and financial luck- Continuous good relationships and growth- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), for approximately 400 years, the Ippitsu Ryu has been highly revered as a powerful guardian dragon, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down as a divine symbol.The Ippitsu Ryu is depicted in a single stroke that does not break the continuity of the body, symbolizing the blessings and benefits of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu.
▲ This revered and worshipped Ippitsu Ryu has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts.- Suitable for standalone wear or as part of various fashion styles.
● We have produced and tailored various types, specifications, and materials of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings【artworks】depicting the divine blessings, protection, and good fortune.
● 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 he practiced from age 6, and learned the spirit of Japan’s 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.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】 (a martial arts concept of learning, detachment, and 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 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, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons.Since ancient times, it has been a popular pilgrimage route to visit sites dedicated to dragon deities.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as divine messengers or even as deities themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon deity, symbolizing prosperity and protection.