Apply to win a chance to attend the FenderNews public interview event “Fender Flagship Tokyo Special Event with Mateus Asato,” taking place on Friday, February 27. Please complete the required fields and submit the form below.

【Event Details】

With 1.64 million followers on Instagram and 790,000 subscribers on YouTube—and having toured the world with Bruno Mars—Mateus Asato is currently one of the most influential guitarists on the global stage. Come see Mateus partake in the FenderNews-exclusive, public interview event “Fender Flagship Tokyo Special Event with Mateus Asato” to be held on the release date of Mateus’ debut album, “ASATO”, Friday, February 27th.

The event will feature an in-depth talk covering his thoughts on his album and his approach to guitar playing—plus a special live performance with his band.

This will be a rare opportunity to experience Mateus’ performance up close, featuring his recently favored Fender American Ultra Luxe Vintage Stratocaster, customized specifically to his liking.

Part of the event will be livestreamed, but don’t miss your chance to witness Mateus' breathtaking performance in person!

Date:
Friday, February 27, 2026
Reception Start: 5:30 PM
Show Start: 6:00 PM ( Event duration: Approx. 1 hour)

Venue:
FENDER FLAGSHIP TOKYO B1F
1-8-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001

Access:
  • 5-minute walk from Harajuku Station (JR Yamanote Line)
  • 2-minute walk from Meiji-jingumae Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line / Fukutoshin Line)
  • 8-minute walk from Omotesando Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda / Hanzomon / Ginza Lines)
Eligibility
No specific requirements.
*Please apply only if you are certain you can attend, as cancellations will not be accepted.

Application Period

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 11:59 PM (JST)

Winner Notification
Winners will be notified by email on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
*Please ensure your email address is entered correctly on the application form.
*Only selected winners will be contacted.
*We are unable to respond to inquiries regarding selection results by phone or email.

Livestreaming of Event
A portion of the event will be livestreamed on Fender’s official social channel.
*Details such as the platform and start time will be announced at a later date via Fender’s official social media channels.
*Livestream details are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.

One-Drink Policy
FENDER FLAGSHIP TOKYO B1F is home to Fender Cafe. Enjoy the event with a drink in hand.
*Attendees are required to purchase a drink upon entrance.
*Drink ticket: ¥500 (payable at reception)
*Alcohol (beer): Additional ¥300, payable at the Fender Cafe counter
*Drink tickets are valid only during the event.

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Additional Information

  • This event is a public recording for Fender’s official online media, FenderNews. Depending on filming requirements, this will be a standing event, and visibility may be limited in some areas.
  • This is a pre-registration-only event, and attendance is limited to the selected winner only. Guests are not permitted.
  • Please present your winner notification email and state your name at reception.
  • Photo identification may be required for identity verification.
  • Photos and videos from the event may be featured on Fender’s official social media channels, FenderNews, FenderNewspaper, and other external media. By applying, participants are deemed to have agreed to the publication of articles that may include their photographs.

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Contact Address for Notification of Selection Results
  • Selected applicants will be notified by email on a rolling basis starting Thursday, January 8, 2026.
  • Please ensure that you enter your email address correctly.
  • Cancellations will not be accepted, so please apply only if you are certain you can attend the event.
  • Only selected applicants will receive a notification email.
  • We are unable to respond to inquiries regarding selection results by phone or email.

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* 3. Place of Residence

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* 4. Age of Applicant

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* 5. Gender

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Please complete the survey.

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* 6. How did you hear about today’s event?

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* 7. If you selected “Other” in the question above, please tell us how you learned about the event.

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* 8. Do you play instruments?
*Choose all that apply.

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* 9. If you do play instruments, let us know how long you have been playing.

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