"Traveling Cafe" collaboration: The refreshingest thing this summerwatchis finished.
This collaboration is cream soda from a "traveling cafe" based in Koenji, Tokyo, where you travel around the country. We worked with the owner, cream soda craftsman Tsunekawa, to develop a collaboration watch. Perfect for the hot summer everwatch! We asked tsunekawa about his particular points.
Cream Soda and Q&Q SmileSolar in common
-First, let us know about cream soda craftsman Tsunekawa. Tsunekawa, please introduce yourself.
Cream soda craftsman Tsunekawa (hereafter Tsunekawa):Hello everyone. I'm Tsunekawa, a cream soda craftsman. Based in Koenji, Tokyo, we operate a cafe called "Traveling Cafe" that travels around the country. There are over 100 original cream sodas I've made so far. Taking inspiration from the sky and scenery seen on my travels, I make cream sodas using local ingredients.
Traveling Cafe/Cream Soda Craftsman Tsunekawa
- On social media, various cream sodas have been posted on various social media. There are a variety of cream sodas, and I was surprised by the rich variety.
Tsunekawa:When you think of cream soda, most people imagine it as green, but cream soda is more freely than you think. Try mixing the syrup colors or using homemade fruit syrup. It's deep and interesting.
-The world of cream soda inside me has expanded dramatically. Why did tsunekawa become a cream soda craftsman?
Tsunekawa:I love cream soda and travel. I felt that the colors of the sky and scenery I came across while traveling matched the transparent cream soda, so I wanted to express the scenery of my trip with cream soda. Then I made cream soda and posted it on social media. As I continued, more and more people became interested in me, and I began to work as a cream soda craftsman myself.
-You started off as a hobby. This time we collaborated with Q&Q SmileSolar. What did you think?
Tsunekawa:I was really happy when you called out to me. Cream soda andwatchAt first glance, it may seem like nothing is relevant, but for me there is something that goes with it.
-What do you mean?
Tsunekawa:At "Traveling Cafe", we hope to provide "time" that can only be enjoyed at the moment and at that place through cream soda. However, I don't think coffee shops or cream soda are directly important to convey the importance of time and love. That'swatchcan convey the clear concept of "time" directly. What I've always wanted to tell youwatchI thought that by collaborating with them, they could visualize and communicate well.
-The theme was "time."
Tsunekawa:Time to wait for cream soda, time to eat while talking to someone, time to spend a relaxing time at a cafe. I want to create such an irreplaceable time and deliver it. I hope to be able to convey that feeling by collaborating with Q&Q SmileSolar.
To express the transparency of cream soda...
--It took about a year from the time you requested a collaboration to complete it.
Tsunekawa:Yeah. armwatchThere were many restrictions on how to put it into this product. armwatchThe perfection of the product is also important, and the key was how much you can express the unique charm of cream soda.
-What is the unique appeal of cream soda, Tsunekawa thinks?
Tsunekawa:It's just the transparency and colour. This point is well donewatchIt was difficult to fit it. For example, the dial. I use a cream soda photographed with a camera, and although it is not clear, I have had several prototypes to show how to make it look clear.
Sample check status
Tsunekawa:I was impressed by how the quality of the samples increased with each sample.
-It has a clear feeling. Just looking at it makes me feel cool. This collaboration watch comes in two different designs.
Tsunekawa:Yeah. It is the light blue "HAKUHEKISORA" and the dark blue "GEKKOUAI".
-That's a wonderful name. So what is your most important point?
Tsunekawa:It has a simple design. When we collaborate, we often receive requests for "cute," but in this collaboration, we have made it as simple as possible. I think that keeping it simple makes the transparency stand out even more. In addition, to help create a cream soda coloring, the second hand is cherry red.
-That's a nice idea! The subtle cream soda feel is cute. "HAKUHEKISORA" has the message "Under the same sky."
Tsunekawa:Since it is modeled after the sky, I added it to the meaning of "connecting under the same sky."
-That's a wonderful message. Tsunekawa himself, this armwatchWhat kind of scenes and fashion would you like to use it?
Tsunekawa:Not only can you wear it, but you can also enjoy it as an interior decoration for your room. It also looks beautiful so I think it will look great in your room. Also, for fashion, I would like to simply pair it with a plain white T-shirt.
-Now, finally, please give us a message to all the fans who are looking forward to the collaboration watch.
Tsunekawa:Time to go out and spend time with someone. I would be happy if you could wear a collaboration watch at times like that and spend your days feeling the time with your eyes.
Conclusion
It's a refreshing one that's perfect for this summerwatch. Please enjoy going out, coordinating, or at home. It will be released on Thursday, July 28th, 2022! Stay tuned! 
View product page for the "Traveling Cafe" collaboration model