‘夜討入’ Youchi-iri

Introducing the HIROSHIGE ‘夜討入’ Youchi-iri strap, inspired by Utagawa Hiroshige’s dramatic depiction of the Akō rōnin advancing under the cover of night. The scene captures the moment before the famous night attack, as the rōnin cross the Ryōgoku Bridge on their way to confront Kira’s residence. Snow falls quietly over Edo while the group moves with purpose, marking one of the most iconic episodes of loyalty and resolve in Japanese history. This historic moment unfolds across the strap, translating Hiroshige’s woodblock composition into a wearable piece of storytelling. Hand-antiqued leather with a brown patina forms the base, while the engraved artwork appears across the supple calf leather in white. Hand stitching and contrasting gold cross-stitching echo the tones of the original print, adding depth and character to the design. Engraved onto carefully selected leather and finished by hand, each strap carries subtle variations that reflect the artisanal process behind it. Over time, the leather develops a natural patina, allowing the artwork and material to age gracefully together. The new HIROSHIGE ‘夜討入’ Youchi-iri strap is priced at US$249. Each piece includes complimentary Apple Watch adaptors, allowing it to be worn seamlessly across both Apple Watch and traditional mechanical watches. The strap measures 20mm at the lugs and 16mm at the buckle, with proportions suited for refined timepieces. Deliveries will start from mid-May onwards.