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: 【26 varieties】 to choose from＜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:- 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 (2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' being drawn in one continuous stroke, symbolizing protection and blessings.By affixing it to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the blessings and benefits.We hope this brings protection and good fortune to you.May all your prayers and wishes come true / be fulfilled.
●【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- Approx. 45 million units sold annually nationwide in 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 handled by Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (our own factory in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture).- For larger quantities, cooperation with partner companies may be involved.
【Transfer (DTF) Printing】Uses special film printed with a professional press machine to transfer the design 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.- ※Note: Over time, and 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 preserve color. When using a washing machine, place the item 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 Ippitsu Ryu?】As the name suggests, it is a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to represent:- 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 powerful guardian deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been passed down with faith.
【Symbol of blessings and benefits: the Ippitsu Ryu drawn in one stroke without interruption】▲Continuously worshipped and revered, this Ippitsu Ryu has been adapted 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, representing ascending fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and benefits- Divine presence- Excitement and upliftment- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful presence- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- 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 learning 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 Ippitsu Ryu that has been passed down since the Edo period, he pursues the dragon with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (learning, detaching, and transcendence).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist in Japan. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various coincidences and inevitable 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 spirits residing in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship the 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 messengers of the gods or as divine beings themselves.In numerous shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped and revered as symbols of prosperity and protection.