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Fender ushers in a new chapter of its history by opening flagship Tokyo store – and celebrates the milestone with three custom Acoustasonic Telecasters
By Matt Owen published
A handful of other premium edition Telecasters and Stratocasters have also been introduced to mark the Big F's first-ever physical store

Fender debuts limited-run Sakuraburst MIJ Hybrid II Stratocaster – and this one’s actually available outside of Japan
By Michael Astley-Brown published
Previously a Japan-only exclusive, could the arrival of this fresh ’burst herald a change in tack from Fender?

Fender Japan doubles down on its vintage hot streak with racing stripe-equipped Traditional ‘60s Competition Stripe collection
By Matt Owen published
Olympic White Stratocasters, Telecasters, Jazzmasters, Mustangs and Precision Basses make up the drop, which pairs 1960s aesthetics with modern Japanese craftsmanship – and a neat Competition-style body stripe

Fender Japan trades wild builds for classy vibes with stylish reverse headstock-equipped Traditional Stratocaster
By Matt Owen published
The latest limited-edition run from the Big F's Japanese factory will be available in the flagship Fender store in Japan, and features a narrower nut which “makes it easy for Japanese players to play”

Fender Japan launches the Elemental Series – high-spec, mid-priced models that will drive modern players wild
By Michael Astley-Brown published
With striking satin finishes, new pickguard shapes and high-performance spec sheets, these stunning guitars and basses are arguably 2022’s most exciting Fender guitars – so why are they only available in Japan?

Fender Japan revives 3 of its top-selling – and best-looking – models of recent times in new limited-edition run
By Matt Owen published
A Hybrid II Telecaster and Stratocaster, as well as arguably the tastiest Traditional Jazzmaster of the year, headline Fender Japan's latest sensational drop

Fender Japan takes “heavy relic” to new heights with Michiya Haruhata’s new Masterbuilt signature Stratocaster
By Matt Owen published
The pop-rock guitar star takes a traditional turn with his latest signature model, which was Masterbuilt by Fender's Jason Smith

Fender Japan harks back to summer with breezy, ultra-limited Art Canvas Esquire models
By Matt Owen published
Designed by renowned City Pop artist Hiroshi Nagai, the two stripped-back six-strings will be limited to only 30 units apiece

Fender Japan does it again with two striking signature Stratocasters for alt-rock star Ken
By Matt Owen last updated
The standard Experiment #1 and Custom Shop Paisley Fantasy represent two ends of the aesthetic spectrum, offering both clean contemporary visuals and zany complex artwork

Fender Japan revives some of the brand’s boldest-looking Stratocasters with the Limited International Color series
By Matt Owen published
Maui Blue, Morocco Red and Monaco Yellow headline the drop, which was created using the same color templates and product drawings that informed the original 1980s range
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