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 can be selected from 【26 varieties】:- 【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 is a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that features a video of the "Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu's Blessing/Beneficial Power" — a continuous brushstroke depicting the torso without interruption.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope you feel the protection and benefits.May all your prayers and wishes be fulfilled / come true.
●【T-Shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share, with 43 years of history (domestically produced in Japan).- Over 10,000 business partners- Annual sales: approximately 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 factories.- 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).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a dedicated printer, then heat-pressed 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 print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing 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 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 represent "unbroken development and wealth," "endless good relationships and growth," and "continued 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 symbolized by a continuous brushstroke that does not break the torso, representing protection and blessings.▲ This revered, worshiped Ippitsu Ryu has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. 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 and colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings, representing ascending fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Vividness and brilliance- Beautiful- Cool- Strength- 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, history, and significance, feeling it was his destiny. He learned 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 mastery and evolution).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist 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. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship the 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 messengers of the gods or as deities themselves.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshiped as divine beings, symbolizing prosperity and protection.