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 Luck, Protection, and 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: 【26 varieties】 to choose from- 【14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons】 (5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs)- 【10 types of Guardian Dragons】 (2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs)- 【2 types of Matchmaking Dragons】 (both twin-dragon designs)
● 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" blessing/protection symbol — a continuous brushstroke depicting the torso without interruption, symbolizing "unbroken development and wealth," "endless good relationships and growth," and "ongoing protection and safety." By affixing this sticker 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 and come true.
●【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 clients- Approximately 45 million units sold annually across Japan- Annual sales: 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 factories.- Approximate annual output: 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 to print and then heat-press 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 vibrant, sharp, and vivid print quality.*Note: Disadvantages include potential deterioration over time and peeling of the print after repeated washing.*
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stains on the treated areas. The stains 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, peel apart the print surfaces as soon as possible.- Washing the garment inside out by hand helps preserve the color. 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 bleed color during 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 brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize "unbroken development and wealth," "endless good relationships and growth," and "ongoing protection and safety."Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful guardian deity, with strong blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down as a divine dragon.The continuous brushstroke of the Ippitsu Ryu is a symbol of protection and blessings, drawn without interruption on the torso.▲ This revered and worshipped 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 and 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 14 years of karate, which he practiced from age 6 and learned the spirit of Japanese martial arts, he encountered the traditional "Ippitsu Ryu" and was deeply impressed by its techniques and history, feeling it was his destiny. He learned the technique through self-study.He preserves the tradition of the Ippitsu Ryu that has been passed down since the Edo period, pursuing it with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detachment, mastery).He is considered one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by various fortunate and inevitable encounters 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 and Dragon Deities】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 dragon deities have been actively carried out from ancient times to the present.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been considered a mysterious land where dragons dwell, regarded as divine messengers or even as gods themselves.In many shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.