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, symbolizing protection and blessings. Through this T-shirt, you can be protected yourself and also share blessings with those around you.
Features:
- You can choose from 26 types/colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Fortune-boosting dragons: 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- Guardian 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 to 4L)- Body color options: 2 colors (White, Black)- Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)
Included with your order is a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) that links to a video showing the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' blessing/blessing symbol—the entire body is drawn in one continuous brushstroke without interruption. By affixing this sticker in your preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings. We hope this brings your prayers and wishes to fruition.
**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 clients- 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 Logistics:**
Handled by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture), which manages domestic and international logistics.- For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
**Transfer (DTF) Printing:**
Uses a special film printed with the design, which is 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 results- *Note:* Over time, or with repeated washing, the print may peel or deteriorate.
**Caution Points:**
- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. These stains will be present upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause peeling. After washing in a washing machine, promptly separate the print surfaces.- Washing inside out by hand prolongs color retention. When machine washing, use a laundry net.- Avoid bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, and 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 body of the dragon is drawn in a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), this traditional 'Ippitsu Ryu' has been highly 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 Blessings and Benefits:**
We have crafted this revered, continuously worshipped 'Ippitsu Ryu' into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. They can be worn alone or combined with various styles for different fashion expressions.
**Designs:**
- 26 divine, vibrant Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings representing fortune, protection, and matchmaking, produced in various types, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Drawings:**
- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Sense of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima:**
From childhood, fascinated by dragons, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, 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 mastered 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 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 of Dragons:**
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 dwell, regarded as messengers of the gods or as deities themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.