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 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:- 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 (2 colors / 4 sizes) that links to a video of the 『Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu’s Blessing / Symbol of Blessings and Benefits—drawn in one stroke without interruption』.By affixing it to a preferred location, you can always view, pray, and feel the protection and blessings. We hope you will feel the divine protection and benefits.May all your prayers and wishes come true / be fulfilled. Respectfully.
●【T-shirt Body】Produced by a T-shirt manufacturer with Japan’s No.1 market share, with 43 years of history ＜see below＞ (Made in Japan)- Over 10,000 business partners- Annual sales: approximately 45 million units nationwide in Japan- Annual revenue: 20 billion yen- Many OEM contracts with major department stores, large apparel retailers, various brand shops, etc.
【Printing / Press Factory】Printed at a T-shirt printing factory in Fukui Prefecture, which owns multiple in-house factories.- Approximate annual production: 800,000 pieces
● 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 professional press machine to transfer onto fabric. No need for plate creation, unlimited color options, and capable of printing on fabrics other than cotton. Suitable for full-color designs and photographs, with vivid color reproduction and sharp, vibrant print quality.*Note: Disadvantages include potential deterioration over time and peeling of the print with repeated washing.
＜Cautions＞- Dark-colored garments require pre-treatment, which may leave stain-like marks on the treated areas. These marks will be present upon delivery but will fade after several washes.- When drying, avoid leaving the printed surfaces in contact; peel apart as soon as possible after dehydration in a washing machine.- Washing the print side inside out by hand helps maintain 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 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 stroke with a brush, without interruption, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:- Unbroken development and financial luck- Endless good relationships and growth- Continuous protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), it has been revered as a powerful dragon deity, believed to bring blessings and benefits, and has been faithfully passed down for approximately 400 years.
【Symbol of Blessings and Benefits—Drawn in one stroke without interruption】The Ippitsu Ryu is continuously worshipped and revered. We have made it 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【artworks】.
● Impressions of the Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu drawings:- Feelings of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Excitement- Feeling protected- Dynamic / powerful- Vividness and brilliance- Beauty- Coolness- Strength- Sparkle- Delicacy- Vitality- Purity
【Kyoto Ippitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima】Fascinated by dragons since childhood, he has continued to draw dragon images. Influenced by the 14 years of practicing karate from age 6, where he learned the spirit of Japan’s 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 that has continued since the Edo period, he pursues dragons with the spirit of 【Shuhari】 (a concept of learning, detachment, and mastery).He is one of only three Ippitsu Ryu artists believed to exist in Japan. Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, through various coincidences and inevitable connections, he was guided to establish his atelier in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto—the ancient capital where dragons are believed to dwell.
【Kyoto—The City Where Dragons Reside】Kyoto has been considered for over 1,000 years a place imbued with the power of dragon veins and dragon holes. Many shrines and temples associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to visit the dragon deities have been actively carried out from ancient times to the present.
【Dragon (Ryujin) Belief in Japan】Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land inhabited by dragons, where they are considered divine messengers or even deities themselves. Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship the dragon deity, symbolizing prosperity and protection.