 The previous Fender Japan models exported from Japan were all Fender Squier models.The Fender Contemporary models were manufactured from 1984 to 1987 by FujiGen Gakki and these Stratocasters were designed to be Superstrats (Super Strat) with humbucking pickups and Floyd Rose like tremolos made by Schaller and Kahler.There was a lower priced Fender Contemporary Squier model produced as well.