**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)
- Four-piece set 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 a 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 a 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, a PP coating (lamination) is applied to the front surface.
- When removing from items or locations, a material and adhesive are used that are as easy to peel off as possible and leave minimal residue.*Please note:* We cannot guarantee durability over time or under certain conditions.
- Enclosed is a QR code sticker (available in 2 colors and 2 sizes) that links to a video of the "One-stroke Dragon" drawing, which symbolizes the protection and benefits of Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu—drawn in one continuous stroke without breaking the body part.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) written inside.
- Packaged in an "Original Offering Bag" and can be stored not only as stickers but also in wallets, passbooks, safes, business card cases, or store registers to pray for financial luck, business prosperity, and successful negotiations.We have also received feedback that some use the "Ofuda" (amulet) or "Gohou" (protective talisman) of the Dragon God for ascending fortune and protection at companies, clinics, and various facilities or at home.
**What is Ichipitsu Ryu (One-stroke Dragon)?**As the name suggests, it is a dragon drawn in one continuous stroke with a brush, without breaking the body part, embodying wishes and prayers.It is believed to represent:- Uninterrupted development and financial luck- Continuous good relationships and growth, connecting people- Ongoing protection and safety
Since the Edo period (1603–present), approximately 400 years, the Ichipitsu Ryu has been highly revered and believed to bring strong blessings and benefits, passed down as a divine protector.*The dragon drawn in one stroke, symbolizing protection and blessings, is depicted without any breaks in the body.*
- A collection of 26 divine, colorful Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu drawings, created in various styles, specifications, and materials.
**Impressions of Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu Drawings**- Feelings 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, fascinated by dragons and continuously drawing dragon images.Having studied the spirit of Japanese martial arts through 14 years of karate from age 6, 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 dating back to the Edo period, pursuing it with the spirit of "Shuhari" (learning, detaching, transcending).He is one of only three known 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 associated with dragons exist, and pilgrimages to worship 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 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- Enrollment, school entrance, 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-nichi, 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 artworks and high-resolution reproductions, which reflect my thoughts and ideas, contain the same blessings and benefits.All products displayed on this site, "Shunun, Protection, and Matchmaking Kyoto Ichipitsu Ryu," are created with thorough scrutiny and supervision to ensure they closely resemble the original Ichipitsu Ryu paintings I drew, with detailed precision.The specific methods of production, including how they are crafted and assembled, involve using the original artwork at full size, then applying specialized techniques such as high-precision data conversion, high-definition printing, and special processing.We hope that when you consider purchasing, you will find this information helpful and that you can purchase with confidence and peace of mind.