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. Through this 【Good Fortune, Protection, Matchmaking】T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and also share blessings and protection with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings can be selected from 【26 varieties】:- 【14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons】 (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- 【10 types of Guardian 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 fabric color options: 2 colors (White, Black)
● Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)
● Enclosed with a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 『Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu’s Blessing / Symbol of Blessings and Benefits—drawn in one stroke without interruption』.By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings. We hope you will feel the protection and benefits.May all your prayers and wishes come true / 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 partners- Annual sales: approximately 45 million units nationwide in Japan- Annual revenue: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel mass retailers, various brand shops, etc.
【Printing / Press Factory】Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house factories.- Approximate annual production: 800,000 pieces
● 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 City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, cooperation with partner companies may be involved.
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a dedicated printer, then heat-pressed onto fabric with a commercial press. No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, and suitable for printing on fabrics other than cotton. Capable of full-color designs and photographs, with vivid color reproduction and sharp, vibrant print quality.*Note: There is a possibility of deterioration over time, and the print may peel after repeated washing.
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stain-like marks on the treated areas. The marks will be visible upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause the print to peel. After washing in a machine, please peel apart the prints as soon as possible.- Washing the garment inside out by hand helps preserve the colors. If using a washing machine, place it 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 Ippitsu Ryu?】As the name suggests, the body of the Ippitsu Ryu is drawn in one continuous stroke with a brush, without interruption, while imbued with wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:- Unbroken development and financial luck- Endless good relationships and growth- Continuous protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful dragon deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years. It is highly regarded and worshipped as a divine protector.
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu’s Blessing / Symbol of Blessings—drawn in one stroke without interruption】▲Continuously worshipped and revered, the Ippitsu Ryu has been adapted 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, 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- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strength- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by the 14 years of practicing 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, history, and significance, feeling it was his destiny. He learned the technique through self-study. While preserving the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu that has been passed down since the Edo period, he pursues the art with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist in Japan. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various coincidences and inevitable encounters, he was guided to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital where dragons are believed to dwell.
【Kyoto—The City of Dragons】Kyoto has been considered a place with over 1,000 years of power from dragon holes and dragon veins, 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 where dragons dwell, and dragons are considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.