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 without interruption, symbolizing protection and blessings.
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 Ippitsu Ryu drawings / selections available from 【26 varieties】- 【14 types of Ascending Fortune Dragons】 (5 twin-dragon designs / 9 single-dragon designs)- 【10 types of Protective Dragons】 (2 twin-dragon designs / 8 single-dragon designs)- 【2 types of Matchmaking Dragons】 (both twin-dragon designs)
● Wide size lineup:- Children: 4 sizes (100–130)- 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 Ippitsu Ryu' protection/blessing symbol—the entire body is drawn in one continuous stroke without interruption.- By affixing this sticker to a preferred location, you can always view and pray, feeling the protection and blessings.- May your prayers and wishes 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 (domestically produced in Japan).- Over 10,000 business clients- Approximate annual sales: 45 million units nationwide- 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 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 design, then heat-pressed 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.- ※Disadvantage: Over time, with repeated washing, the print may peel.
＜Cautions＞- For dark-colored garments, pre-treatment is used during printing, which may leave stain-like marks on the treated areas. These marks will be present upon delivery but can be reduced after several washes.- When drying, avoid pressing the printed surface together to prevent peeling. After washing in a washing machine, promptly separate the printed surfaces.- Turning the garment inside out and hand-washing helps preserve colors. If 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 brushstroke without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It symbolizes:- Continuous development and financial luck- Unbroken good relationships and growth- 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 dragon, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down.
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu as a symbol of protection/blessings—drawn in a single stroke without interruption】▲ 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, colorful Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu paintings—artworks that evoke feelings of protection, blessings, and good fortune.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement- Sense of being 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 practicing 'Karate-do' from age 6, where he learned 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 learned 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 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 veins and dragon holes. 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 (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been considered a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, regarded as divine messengers or even as deities themselves. In numerous shrines, temples, myths, and legends, dragons are worshipped as divine beings, symbolizing prosperity and protection.