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-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's Blessing / Symbol of Blessings" — 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 will feel the divine protection and benefits.May all your prayers and wishes come true / be fulfilled. Respectfully.
●【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- 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 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, Osaka).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with artwork, 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 vibrant, sharp, and vivid print quality.*Note: Disadvantages include potential deterioration over time and peeling with repeated washing.*
＜Precautions＞- 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 printed surfaces in contact; peel apart as soon as possible after dehydration in a washing machine.- Washing inside out and hand washing is recommended for better color retention. If using a washing machine, place 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 body of the Ippitsu Ryu is drawn in one continuous 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 dragon, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years.**"The body of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu, a symbol of blessings and benefits, is drawn in one unbroken brushstroke."**▲ This revered and worshipped Ippitsu Ryu has been transformed 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, colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings representing good fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of blessings and benefits- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Overwhelming vividness- 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 14 years of practicing karate from age 6, where he learned the spirit of 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 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 has been guided by various fortunate coincidences and meaningful encounters, and now, as if led by the dragon gods, he has established an atelier in Higashiyama, Kyoto, the ancient capital with a 1,000-year history where dragons are believed to dwell.
【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 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 divine messengers or even as deities themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.