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 in a single continuous brushstroke—serving as a talisman of good luck, protection, and matchmaking.
Through this 【Fortune Rising・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- Fortune Rising Dragons: 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- Protection Dragons: 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- Matchmaking Dragons: 2 types (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 demonstrating the 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon's' protection and blessings—an unbroken single brushstroke depicting the torso, symbolizing continuous development, financial luck, good relationships, growth, protection, and safety. By affixing it to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope that your prayers and wishes will be fulfilled.
●【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 Higashi-Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture).*Depending on quantity, some processes may be handled by partner companies.*
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with artwork, 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 print quality.*Note: Over time, or after 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 machine, promptly separate the printed surfaces.- Washing inside out by hand helps preserve color. 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 One-Stroke Dragon?】As the name suggests, it is a dragon drawn in a single continuous brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Unbroken development and financial luck- Continuous good relationships and growth- 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 'Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon'—a symbol of protection and blessings—is depicted as a T-shirt, making this revered icon accessible in everyday fashion. You can wear it alone or combine it with various styles.
● We have produced and tailored various types, specifications, and materials of the 26 divine and colorful Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon artworks, representing fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto One-Stroke Dragon drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- 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 practicing karate from age 6, 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 it with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is one of only three known 'One-Stroke Dragon' artists in Japan. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by fortunate and inevitable encounters 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 veins and dragon holes, with numerous shrines and temples associated with dragons. Since ancient times, it has been a hub for pilgrimage and worship of dragon deities.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, considered messengers of the gods or even divine beings themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.