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 you can also share blessings 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 is a QR code sticker (2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 『Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu’s Blessing / Symbol of Blessings = drawn in one stroke without breaking the body part』. By affixing it to your preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings.We hope you feel the protection and blessings whenever you see it.May all your prayers and wishes be fulfilled / come true. 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 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 shirts
● 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 Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a dedicated printer, then heat-pressed onto fabric.- 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 peeling. After washing in a washing machine, peel apart the prints as soon as possible.- Washing inside out by hand helps maintain color. When using a washing machine, place 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 body of the dragon is drawn in one continuous stroke with a brush, without interruption, while imbued with wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth, connecting people- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), for approximately 400 years, the Ippitsu Ryu has been highly revered as a dragon deity, believed to bring strong blessings and benefits, and has been passed down with faith.
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu’s Blessings / Symbol of Blessings = drawn in one stroke without breaking the body】▲ This revered and worshiped Ippitsu Ryu has been made into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts. You can wear it alone or enjoy pairing it with various fashion styles.
● We have produced and tailored various types, specifications, and materials of the 26 divine, colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings【artworks】depicting ascending fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement / upliftment- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Vividness and brilliance- Beauty- Coolness- Strength- Sparkle / brilliance- Delicacy- Vitality- Purity
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Drawn to dragons from childhood, he has continued to create dragon art. Influenced by 14 years of karate, which he practiced from age 6, and learning the spirit of Japan’s traditional arts, he encountered the traditional “Ippitsu Ryu” 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 Ippitsu Ryu that has been passed down since the Edo period, he pursues the dragon with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, breaking away, and transcendence).He is considered one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists in Japan. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various coincidences and inevitable encounters, he was guided to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, a city with a 1,000-year history 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 spirits residing in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many 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 (Dragon God) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as divine messengers or even as the gods themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon gods, symbolizing prosperity and protection.