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 can be protected yourself and also share your blessings with those around you.
**Features:**
- You can choose from 【26 types】 of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings and colors＜Ascension Dragon: 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)＞＜Protection Dragon: 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)＞＜Matchmaking Dragon: 2 types (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' being drawn in one stroke, symbolizing blessings and benefits.By affixing it to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope this brings you good fortune and fulfillment of your prayers and wishes.
**About the T-shirt body:**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share, with 43 years of history.- Over 10,000 business partners- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, apparel mass retailers, and various brand shops
**Printing/Manufacturing:**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
**Finishing and logistics:**Final setup, inspection, packaging, and domestic and international logistics are managed by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**Uses special film printed with artwork, then heat-pressed onto fabric with a commercial press.- No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton.- Capable of full-color designs and photographs with vibrant, sharp, and vivid results.*Note: There is a possibility of deterioration over time and peeling after repeated washing.*
**Caution points:**- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on treated areas. These marks will 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 machine, promptly separate the print surfaces.- Washing inside out by hand preserves colors better. 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, it is a dragon 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 passed down with strong faith.
**The 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' as a symbol of protection and blessings—**Drawn in a single stroke without interruption on the body, it continues to be worshipped and revered. We have made it accessible as 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 ascension, protection, and matchmaking.**
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:**- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**About the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu artist / Keisuke Teshima:**Inspired by dragons from childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of 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 mastered the technique through self-study. While preserving the tradition of the Edo period, he pursues dragons 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 where dragons dwell:**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 since ancient times.
**Dragon (Ryujin) belief in Japan:**Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons reside, regarded as divine messengers or even as deities themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon gods as symbols of prosperity and protection.