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 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:- For children: 4 sizes (100–130)- For adults: 7 sizes (SS–4L)
● Body fabric color options: 2 colors (White, Black)
● Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)
● Enclosed with a QR code sticker (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 partners- Approx. 45 million units sold annually nationwide in Japan- Annual sales: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, various brand shops, etc.
【Printing / Press 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 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 a professional press machine to bond 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.- ※Note: Over time, and 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 peeling. After washing in a machine, peel apart the prints as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps maintain color. If using a washing machine, place 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 the 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:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth, connecting people- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), for approximately 400 years, it has been highly revered as a dragon god, believed to bring strong blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down.The Ippitsu Ryu’s body is drawn in one stroke without interruption, symbolizing the blessings and benefits of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu.
▲ This revered and worshipped Ippitsu Ryu has been transformed into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts.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 / powerful presence- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strength- Sparkling / 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 practicing karate from age 6, where he learned the spirit of Japan’s martial arts, he encountered the traditional “Ippitsu Ryu” and was deeply impressed by its technique and history, feeling it was his destiny. He learned the technique through self-study. While preserving the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu that has been 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, through various coincidences and inevitable connections, he was guided to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital where dragons are believed to dwell.
【Kyoto, the City of Dragons】Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon holes and dragon veins, with many shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to visit these dragon deities have been actively practiced.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, where dragons are considered messengers of the gods or even the gods themselves.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped and revered as symbols of prosperity and protection.