Since ancient times in Japan, the '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 'One-Stroke Dragon'—a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, symbolizing protection and blessings.
Through this 【Fortune Ascension / Protection / Matchmaking】T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings with those around you.
● Types and colors of Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon drawings: 【26 varieties】 to choose from- 【14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons】 (5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs)- 【10 types of Protective Dragons】 (2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs)- 【2 types of Matchmaking Dragons】 (both twin-dragon designs)
● Wide size lineup:- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- 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 (available in 2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video demonstrating the 'Protection/ Blessings' symbol—the continuous single-stroke drawing of the dragon's body.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 blessings.May your prayers and wishes be fulfilled.Respectfully.
●【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 setup, final inspection, packaging, domestic and international logistics management are handled by the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Office’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with designs, 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 vivid, sharp, and bright print quality.*Demerit: Over time, with repeated washing, the print may peel.*
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. The stains will be less noticeable after several washes.- Drying with the print face pressed against other surfaces may cause the print to peel. After washing in a machine, peel apart the prints as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand preserves colors better. When using a washing machine, place the garment 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 a One-Stroke Dragon?】A dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers—symbolizing continuous development and wealth, unbroken good relationships and growth, and 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 faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years.**"The body of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon is drawn in one continuous stroke, symbolizing protection and blessings."**This revered, traditional design has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or combine it with various styles.
● We have produced and tailored 26 divine, majestic, and colorful Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon paintings, suitable for various types, specifications, and materials.
● Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic / Powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling / Glittering- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
【Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, 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 'One-Stroke Dragon' 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 'One-Stroke Dragon,' he pursues the art with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detaching, and transcending).He is considered one of only three in Japan capable of creating One-Stroke Dragon paintings.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he now resides in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, where his atelier is located—guided by various fortunate and inevitable encounters, as if led by the dragon gods themselves.
【Kyoto—The City Where Dragon Gods Reside】Kyoto has been believed for over 1,000 years to be a place imbued with the power of dragon gods residing in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship these dragon gods have been actively carried out since ancient times.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, considered divine messengers or even deities themselves.In numerous shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as divine beings, symbolizing prosperity and protection.