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'—a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, symbolizing protection and blessings.
Through this 【Shōun・Shugo・Enmusubi】 T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings and protection with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings / selections available from 【26 varieties】- 【Rising Fortune Dragons】 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- 【Protection Dragons】 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- 【Matchmaking Dragons】 2 types (both twin dragons)
● Wide size lineup:- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS–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 demonstrating the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' blessing / benefit symbol—the entire body of the dragon is drawn in one continuous stroke without interruption.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope this brings you protection and blessings.May your prayers and wishes 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 a dedicated printer, then heat-pressed 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.*Demerit: Over time, 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 print surfaces 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 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 body of the dragon is drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- 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 faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years.**"The Ippitsu Ryu's body is drawn in one continuous stroke, symbolizing protection and blessings."**This revered 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 and colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings, representing rising fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement / uplifted mood- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- 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 karate, which he practiced from age 6, 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 mastered the technique through self-study.He preserves the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu, which has been passed down since the Edo period, pursuing it with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is one of only three known Ippitsu Ryu artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, where his atelier is located, seemingly guided by the dragon gods’ dwelling place, as a result of various fortunate and fateful encounters.
【Kyoto, the City of Dragon Gods】Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon veins and dragon holes, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimages to worship the dragon gods have been actively practiced.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, considered divine messengers or manifestations of the gods themselves.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.