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 any breaks.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 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 (domestically produced 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, various brand shops, and more
【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 Higashiosaka 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 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: Disadvantages include potential deterioration over time and peeling with repeated washing.*
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. The stains will be visible upon delivery but will fade 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 prints as soon as possible.- Washing the garment inside out by hand helps preserve the colors. If using a washing machine, place it 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 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.The Ippitsu Ryu is drawn with a single brushstroke that does not break the torso, symbolizing protection and blessings.
▲ We have made this revered, worshiped Ippitsu Ryu 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 include:- Feeling of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Since childhood, fascinated by dragons, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 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 and history, 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 dragon with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, transcendence).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various coincidences and meaningful encounters, he was guided to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—an ancient 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 divine messengers or even as deities themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.