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'—a dragon drawn with a single brushstroke, symbolizing protection and blessings. Through this T-shirt, you are protected yourself, and you can also share blessings with those around you.
Features:- You can choose from 26 types/colors of Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Fortune-boosting dragons: 14 types (5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs)- Guardian dragons: 10 types (2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs)- Matchmaking dragons: 2 types (both twin-dragon designs)- Wide size lineup:- Children's sizes: 4 sizes (100–130)- Adults: 7 sizes (SS to 4L)- Body color options: 2 colors (White, Black)- Material options: 2 types (Cotton / Cotton)
A QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 4 sizes) is included, which links to a video showing the 'Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu' blessing/blessing symbol—the entire body is drawn in one continuous brushstroke without interruption. By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view and pray, feeling the protection and blessings. We hope this brings fulfillment to your prayers and wishes.
**[T-Shirt Body]**Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share and 43 years of history, using domestic production 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 Factory]**Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house facilities.- Approximate annual output: 800,000 shirts
**[Finishing, Inspection, Packaging, and Logistics]**Handled by the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Office’s finishing workshop (located in Higashiosaka City, Osaka Prefecture), which manages domestic and international logistics.- For larger quantities, partner companies may also be involved.
**[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 vibrant, sharp, and vivid results.- *Note:* Over time, or after repeated washing, the print may peel.
**[Caution]**- Dark-colored garments use pre-treatment agents during printing, which may leave a stain-like mark on the treated area. The marks will be visible upon delivery but will fade 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.- Hand washing inside out preserves color better. If machine washing, use a laundry net.- Avoid bleach, dry cleaning, ironing, and 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 'Ippitsu Ryu' is drawn with a single brushstroke, continuously without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken 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 passed down with strong faith.
**"Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu"**The symbol of protection and blessings—drawn with a single brushstroke without interruption on the body—is a traditional dragon that has been worshipped and respected for over 400 years.
This design has been adapted into a familiar fashion item—T-shirts—allowing you to wear and enjoy the revered Ippitsu Ryu. It can be worn alone or combined with various fashion styles.
**Various types, specifications, and materials** have been crafted and tailored to feature the 26 divine, colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings representing fortune, protection, and matchmaking.
**Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:**- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine and sacred presence- Uplifting sensation- Sense of being protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking colors- Beautiful and stylish- Strong and resilient- Sparkling and radiant- Delicate and intricate- Energetic and vigorous- Pure and pristine
**[Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima]**Since childhood, captivated by dragons, 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 '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 passed down since the Edo period, he pursues the art with the spirit of 'Shuhari' (learning, detachment, mastery).
He is considered one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists in Japan. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various coincidences and meaningful 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 Dragon Deities]**Kyoto has been regarded for over 1,000 years as a place imbued with the power of dragon deities residing in dragon holes and dragon veins. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship these 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 the gods themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon deities, symbolizing prosperity and protection.