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 can be selected from 【26 varieties】:- 【14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons】 (5 twin-dragon varieties / 9 single-dragon varieties)- 【10 types of Guardian Dragons】 (2 twin-dragon varieties / 8 single-dragon varieties)- 【2 types of Matchmaking Dragons】 (both twin-dragon varieties)
● 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/protection—drawn in one stroke 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 protection and benefits whenever you look at it.
May everyone’s prayers and wishes come true / be fulfilled. Respectfully.
●【T-shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history, using domestic production in Japan.- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximately 45 million units sold annually nationwide- Annual sales: 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 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). For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a dedicated printer, then heat-pressed onto fabric. No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, and suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton. Capable of full-color designs and photographs, with vivid color reproduction and sharp, vibrant print quality.*Note: Disadvantages include potential deterioration over time and peeling of the print after repeated washing.
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks on the treated areas. The marks may be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. After washing in a washing machine, please peel apart the print surfaces 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 or dry cleaning. Minimize ironing and tumble drying.- 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 in one continuous stroke with a brush, without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:- Unbroken development and financial luck- Endless good relationships and growth- Continuous protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful dragon deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years. The Ippitsu Ryu is drawn as a symbol of protection and blessings, with the entire body depicted in a single unbroken stroke.
▲ We have crafted this familiar fashion item—T-shirts—featuring the revered Ippitsu Ryu. It can be worn alone or combined 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 good fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings 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】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, which teaches 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 dating back to 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, through various coincidences and meaningful encounters, 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 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 visit these dragon deities have been actively practiced 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. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon deity, symbolizing prosperity and protection.