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Fender Newspaper Vol.16: Unveiling the Tunes

Fender will kick off the nationwide distribution of its latest free publication, Fender Newspaper Vol.16, starting on December 5, 2025. This edition continues Fender's tradition of supporting players across all stages of their musical journeys, guided by the theme, "Always By Your Side in Music." Readers can pick up the free newspaper at Fender Flagship Tokyo, as well as select authorized Fender retailers, record shops, live houses, and music studios across the country.

This volume features an engaging cover and lead interview with Tatsuro Yamashita, the renowned singer-songwriter who celebrates the 50th anniversary of his debut with the influential band Sugar Babe. The in-depth interview revolves around the theme of the guitar, where Yamashita shares insightful anecdotes from his recording sessions and live performances, highlighting his passion for sound creation, including intriguing stories about his beloved Telecaster.

What's Inside Fender Newspaper Vol.16?

In addition to the captivating interview with Yamashita, Vol.16 includes a broad spectrum of articles and features that were published on FenderNews, Fender's owned media platform, from May to November 2025. Here are some highlights you can look forward to:

• - FENDER EXPERIENCE 2025 All Stage Report: A comprehensive report covering all 24 stages of the FENDER EXPERIENCE 2025 event held in October.
• - Signature Model Interviews: Get insights from various artists including Chilli Beans, Moeka Shiotsuka (from Hitsuji Bungaku), and J from LUNA SEA.
• - Cover Artist Archives: Exclusive interviews with trending artists discussing their latest works and their connection to Fender products, featuring WurtS, Tele, otoha, Haruki Shindo (from Porno Graffitti), Ayato Ohara (from Tempalay), and never young beach.
• - Special Interviews: Featuring renowned musicians like Richie Kotzen and MonoNeon, sharing their musical journeys.
• - LIFE with Fender: A photo session series capturing notable personalities by popular photographer Takahisa Nakano, including artists like Hiyn (luv), Shota Totsuka (A.B.C-Z), and Riko Ishino (Aooo).

Where to Find Fender Newspaper Vol.16

Fender Newspaper Vol.16 will be available at various locations nationwide, including:

• - Fender Flagship Tokyo
• - Authorized Fender retailers (check the list here)
• - Billboard Live Tokyo
• - Tower Records (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro, Umeda)
• - Disk Union (Ochanomizu Station Front, Ochanomizu Soul/Rare Groove)
• - Ebisu Liquidroom
• - Clubasia
• - Shinyata Fever
• - Spotify O-WEST
• - Duo Music Exchange
• - WWW/WWWX
• - Selected SOUND STUDIO NOAH locations (check the list here)
• - All Rinky Dink Studio locations (check the list here)
• - All Studio Penta locations (check the list here)
• - Hill Valley Studio (store information here)

Before visiting, please contact the respective stores to inquire about their opening hours and the availability of the free newspaper.

About Fender News

Founded in the winter of 2016, Fender News has been dedicated to supporting players with the theme of "Always By Your Side in Music." The online platform not only caters to music enthusiasts but also engages culture innovators sensitive to trends across entertainment and fashion. Fender News delivers a wealth of content including artist interviews, live reports, and essential tips on guitar playing, ensuring both musicians and music fans find valuable insights to enjoy. For more information, visit Fender News.