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, allowing you to be protected yourself and to share blessings with those around you through the themes of "Promotion of Fortune," "Protection," and "Matchmaking."
**Features:**
- You can choose from **26 types** of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings and colors.＜Promotion of Fortune Dragons: 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)＞＜Protection Dragons: 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)＞＜Matchmaking Dragons: 2 types (all twin dragons)＞
- 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 is a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the "Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu's Blessing/Beneficial Power" — a continuous line drawing of the torso part created in one stroke, symbolizing "unbroken development and wealth," "endless good relationships and growth," and "ongoing protection and safety."By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope this brings you protection and good fortune.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled.
**【T-shirt Body】**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history (domestic production).- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximate annual sales: 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, Inspection, Packaging, and Logistics】**Handled by Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
**【Transfer (DTF) Printing】**Uses special film printed with a professional press machine to transfer the design 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, or after 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 print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve color. When using a washing machine, place the item 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 the Ippitsu Ryu?】**As the name suggests, the Ippitsu Ryu is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize "unbroken development and wealth," "endless good relationships and growth," and "continuous protection and safety."Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been highly revered as a powerful guardian deity, with strong blessings and benefits passed down through over 400 years.The Ippitsu Ryu is traditionally drawn in one continuous line, representing the dragon’s body without breaks, as a symbol of ongoing prosperity, good relationships, and safety.It has been worshipped and treasured as a divine protector, with strong faith and tradition.**"Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu’s Blessing/Beneficial Power" — the symbol of protection, drawn in one stroke without interruption — has been made into a familiar fashion item, the T-shirt.**You can wear it alone or combine it with various fashion styles.
**We have produced and tailored various types, styles, and materials of the 26 divine and colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings, representing promotion of fortune, protection, and matchmaking.**
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:**- Feel the blessings and benefits- Divine presence- Uplifting sensation- Feeling protected- Dynamic and 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.Having learned the spirit of Japanese martial arts through 14 years of karate from age 6, he was deeply influenced by the traditional "Ippitsu Ryu" technique, which he encountered and was profoundly impressed by, feeling it was his destiny.He mastered the technique through self-study, respecting the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu passed down since the Edo period, pursuing the art with the spirit of "Shuhari" (learning, detaching, and transcending).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by 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, with many shrines and temples associated with dragons.Since ancient times, it has been a popular pilgrimage site for worshipping dragon deities.
**【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】**Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as divine messengers or even as the gods themselves.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.