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 "Good Fortune," "Protection," and "Matchmaking."
**Features:**
- You can choose from **26 types** of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings and colors:- **14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons** (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- **10 types of Protective Dragons** (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- **2 types of Matchmaking Dragons** (both twin dragons)
- Wide size lineup:- For children: 4 sizes (100–130)- For adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- Body color options: **White** and **Black**
- Material options: **Cotton / Cotton**
- Enclosed with a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video of the "Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu's Blessing/Beneficial Power" — a continuous brushstroke depicting the torso 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 benefits.May all your prayers and wishes come true.
**T-Shirt Body:**
Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history (domestically produced in Japan).- 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 production: 800,000 shirts
**Finishing, Inspection, Packaging, and Domestic/International Logistics:**
Handled by Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**
Uses a special film printed with the design, then heat-pressed onto the 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 print quality.- **Note:** Over time, and with repeated washing, the print may peel.
**Caution:**
- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains or marks on the treated areas. These 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, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve color. If using a washing machine, place the item in a laundry net.- Avoid using bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, or tumble drying as much as possible.- 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 Ippitsu Ryu is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke, without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers.It is believed to symbolize "uninterrupted development and wealth," "lasting good relationships and growth," and "continuous protection and safety."Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful guardian deity, with strong blessings and benefits, passed down through over 400 years.The Ippitsu Ryu is continuously worshipped and treasured as a dragon god.**"Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu's Blessing/Beneficial Power = a single brushstroke that does not break the torso part."**
We have crafted this revered, worshipped Ippitsu Ryu into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts.Feel free to 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, symbolizing good fortune, protection, and matchmaking.**
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:**
- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Uplifting sensation- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling and glamorous- Delicate- Energetic- Pure and pristine
**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 traditional Japanese martial arts, he encountered the ancient "Ippitsu Ryu" technique and was deeply impressed by its method and history, feeling it was his destiny.He learned the technique through self-study, respecting the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu passed down since the Edo period, and pursues 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 was guided by fortunate and inevitable encounters to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, a city with a 1,000-year history of dragon gods dwelling there.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragon Gods:**
Kyoto has been considered a place with the power of dragon spirits residing in dragon holes and dragon veins for over 1,000 years.Numerous 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 regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, and dragons are considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.