**Product Features**
- Types and colors of Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu drawings:*One set* = *one type*, with 26 varieties to choose from.- Rising Fortune Dragon: 14 types (5 twin dragons / 9 single dragons)- Guardian Dragon: 10 types (2 twin dragons / 8 single dragons)- Matchmaking Dragon: 2 types (both twin dragons)
- Set of 4 sheets with different sizes and background colors:Background colors: black / goldSizes: large / small- Large: Easy to affix to carry cases, home, office furniture, or store fixtures (size slightly smaller than postcard: 13cm x 9cm, compared to 14.8cm x 10cm)- Small: Suitable for directly attaching to smartphones or enclosing in cases (size slightly smaller than credit card: 7cm x 5cm, compared to 8.5cm x 5.4cm)
*Note:* Please avoid outdoor use as colors may fade.
- Can be affixed to letters, message cards, gift envelopes, or included with gifts (such as celebratory items).
- To protect against deterioration or dirt from friction, the front surface is coated with PP (laminate processing).
- When removing from items or locations, a material and adhesive are used that are as easy to peel off and leave minimal residue as possible.*Please note:* We cannot guarantee durability over years of use or under certain conditions.
- Enclosed is a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 2 sizes) that links to a video of the *Ichipitsu Ryu* being drawn in one continuous stroke without breaking the body part, symbolizing protection and blessings.By affixing and venerating it in your preferred location, you can always view and pray for protection and blessings.We hope your prayers and wishes will be fulfilled.
- The design features the image of a shrine or temple gate (Romon or Sanmon) with "Ryujin Gohogo" (Dragon God Protection) clearly written inside.
- The sticker is enclosed in an "Original Award Bag" and can be kept as a talisman or amulet not only as a sticker but also stored with wallets, passbooks, safes, business card cases, or at store registers to pray for financial luck, business prosperity, and successful negotiations.Many have also used these as *ofuda* (amulets) or *gofu* (protective charms) for protection, guardianship, and matchmaking at companies, clinics, or homes.
**What is Ichipitsu Ryu?**As the name suggests, the *Ichipitsu Ryu* (One-stroke Dragon) is a dragon drawn in a single continuous stroke with a brush, embodying wishes and prayers. It is believed to symbolize:- Uninterrupted development and financial luck- Endless good relationships and growth, connecting people- Continued protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–1868), for approximately 400 years, these dragons have been revered and believed to bring strong blessings and benefits, passed down through generations.*The symbol of protection and blessings of Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu: drawn in one stroke without breaking the body part.*
**Features of the 26 divine, colorful Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu paintings:**Produced in various types, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu drawings:**- Feeling of protection and blessings- Divine presence- Uplifting sensation- Feeling protected- Dynamic and powerful- Vivid and striking- Beautiful- Cool- Strong- Sparkling- Delicate- Energetic- Pure
**Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima**Since childhood, captivated by dragons, he has continuously drawn dragon images. Influenced by 14 years of karate, where he learned the spirit of Japanese martial arts, he encountered the traditional *Ichipitsu Ryu* and was deeply impressed by its technique and history, feeling it was his destiny. He learned the technique through self-study.He preserves the tradition of the *Ichipitsu Ryu* from the Edo period, pursuing it with the spirit of *Shuhari* (learning, detachment, mastery).He is one of only three *Ichipitsu Ryu* artists in Japan.Originally from Fukuoka Prefecture, he was guided by various fortunate and inevitable encounters to establish his atelier in Higashiyama, Kyoto, a city with a 1,000-year history where dragons are believed to dwell.
**Kyoto, the City of Dragon Deities**Kyoto has been considered a place with the power of dragon deities residing in dragon holes and dragon veins for over 1,000 years. Many shrines and temples related to dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship these dragon deities have been actively carried out from ancient times to the present.
**Dragon (Dragon God Belief) in Japan**Japan has long been regarded as a mysterious land where dragons dwell, and dragons are considered messengers or incarnations of gods.Many shrines, temples, myths, and legends worship dragon deities as symbols of prosperity and protection.
**For your home (personal use), company, store, clinic, or facility—celebrations and various gifts**- Moving, promotion, company president appointment, opening, anniversary, relocation, clinic opening, establishment, new construction, independence, business prosperity, career advancement, commercial success- Birth, shrine visit, first meal, first festival, safe childbirth prayer, child blessing- School entrance, graduation, Shichi-Go-San, Peach Festival, Boys' Festival, graduation, adult ceremony, academic achievement, exam success- Sports events, competitions, exams, presentations, victory prayers- Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Respect for the Aged Day, Kanreki, Koki, Kiju, Sanju, Beiju, longevity, health, disease healing- Wedding anniversaries, Golden Wedding, marital harmony- New Year, Setsubun, birthdays- Lucky days: Tensei-nichi, Ichiryumanbai, Daian- Prayers for warding off evil, disease prevention, traffic safety
**Regarding Blessings and Benefits from Original and High-Resolution Reproductions**— From Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu Artist / Keisuke Teshima —I believe that both the original paintings and high-resolution reproductions, which reflect my thoughts and ideas, contain the same blessings and benefits.All products displayed on this site, "Shōun, Protection, and Matchmaking Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu," are created with thorough scrutiny and supervision to ensure they closely resemble my original *Ichipitsu Ryu* paintings, with detailed precision.The specific methods of production, including how they are crafted and assembled, involve using the original full-size artwork I drew, employing specialized techniques such as *high-precision printing data conversion*, *high-definition printing*, and *special processing*.We are dedicated to ensuring the quality and accuracy of each item.We hope that when you consider purchasing, you will find this information helpful and that you can purchase with confidence and peace of mind.