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—allowing you to be protected yourself and to share blessings with those around you through the T-shirt's【Good Fortune, Protection, and Matchmaking】.
● 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 Protective Dragons】 (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- 【2 types of Matchmaking Dragons】 (both twin dragons)
● 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—depicting the body part drawn in one continuous brushstroke without interruption.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope this brings you protection and blessings.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled. / With respect.
●【T-shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share, boasting 43 years of history (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/Press Factory】Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- 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 Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a professional press machine to bond the design 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 vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.*Demerit: Over time, with repeated washing, the print may peel.*
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. The stains will be less noticeable after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause the print to peel. After washing in a washing machine, peel apart the printed surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve colors. 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 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 body of the Ippitsu Ryu is 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), 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"—a symbol of protection and blessings, drawn with a single brushstroke on the body—has been worshiped and respected.**
This design has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear and enjoy the continuous reverence and 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 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- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by the spirit of Japanese martial arts learned through 14 years of karate starting at age 6, he encountered the traditional 'Ippitsu Ryu' and was deeply impressed by its technique 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 dragons with the spirit of【Shuhari】 (a concept of learning, detachment, and mastery).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 coincidences and inevitable connections, as if led by the dragon gods themselves.
【Kyoto—The City Where Dragon Gods Reside】Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon holes and dragon veins, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively practiced.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, considered divine messengers or even incarnations of the gods.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshiped as deities—symbols of prosperity and protection.