Nobori-ryū Dragon Tee

登り竜 — Nobori-ryū. The dragon only goes one way: up.

In Japan, a 登り竜 (nobori-ryū, the ascending dragon) is a symbol of rising fortune and success. Legend says a carp that swims all the way up the waterfall is transformed into a dragon and climbs into the sky, which is why the rising dragon turns up on banners, temple ceilings and good-luck charms for anyone chasing a big goal. This one is mid-climb, coiling upward with its claws out and its whiskers streaming, heading straight for the top.

Behind it blazes a big orange rising sun, with bold halftone rays bursting outward in gold and amber like an old Showa-era poster. 登り竜 is lettered across the top in heavy red. The design is printed in full colour and pops on dark shirts and light ones alike. Available in a range of colours. For go-getters, dragon lovers, and anyone who could use a little extra luck on the way up.

A dragon t-shirt rooted in Japanese folklore: a Japanese dragon shirt with a rising-sun graphic for fans of Japanese streetwear and retro Japanese design.

Yokai Yard — strange creatures, retro dreams.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.