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—serving as a talisman for your own protection and, through wearing it, sharing blessings with those around you.
**Product Features:**
- **Selection of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Drawings / Colors:**You can choose from **26 types** in total.- **Fortune-boosting Dragons (14 types):** 5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs- **Protection Dragons (10 types):** 2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs- **Matchmaking Dragons (2 types):** both twin-dragon designs
- **Size Range:**- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)
- **Body Color Options:**- White- Black
- **Material Options:**- 100% Cotton- 100% Cotton
- **Included Items:**A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video demonstrating the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' blessing/protection symbol—an unbroken brushstroke depicting the dragon's body.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope this brings protection and blessings to you and those around you.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled.
**T-Shirt Body:**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with the No. 1 market share in Japan, with 43 years of experience (domestic production in Japan).- Over 10,000 business clients- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, and various brand shops
**Printing / Transfer (DTF) Printing Factory:**Printed at a factory in Fukui Prefecture that owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual production: 800,000 shirts
**Finishing, Final Inspection, Packaging, and Domestic/International Logistics:**Handled by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office's finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).*Depending on order volume, some processes may be managed by partner companies.*
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**Uses special film printed with ink, 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:* Over time, or with repeated washing, the print may peel.
**Cautions:**- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains 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 in a machine, promptly separate the printed surfaces.- Washing inside out by hand prolongs color retention. 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, it is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke, without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken connections and growth through good relationships- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), this tradition has been highly revered as a powerful talisman, believed to bring blessings and benefits. It has been cherished and passed down as a divine dragon figure.
**The 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' as a Symbol of Blessings / Benefits:**We have adapted this revered, continuous brushstroke dragon into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various styles.
**Various Types, Designs, and Materials:**We have produced and tailored 26 different divine, majestic Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings in various formats, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Drawings:**- Feeling of blessings and benefits- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Sense of protection- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- 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 taught him 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 learned the technique through self-study. While preserving the tradition of the Edo-period 'Ippitsu Ryu,' he pursues the art with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).He is one of only three known Ippitsu Ryu artists in Japan. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various fortunate and inevitable encounters, he was guided to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient city where dragons are believed to dwell.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragons:**Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of powerful dragon energy, with many shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, pilgrimage to these sites to honor the dragon gods has been actively practiced.
**Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan:**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, with dragons considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods as symbols of prosperity and protection.