Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy Collaboration Event in Yokohama

A Christmas Slime appears, with a Chocobo buddy too! With the winter holiday season on the way, it won’t be long until Christmas decorations start appearing in Japan.
Original headline at SoraNews24: “Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest Christmas celebration coming to Yokohama next month”
Key facts
- Event Name
- Yokohama Minato Mirai Winter Holiday 2026-Dragon Quest x Final Fantasy Interwoven Winter Fantasy
- Start Date
- November 11
- End Date
- January 11
- Location
- Landmark Plaza and Mark Is, Yokohama
Tags
- #Dragon Quest
- #Final Fantasy
- #Holiday Event
- #Landmark Plaza
- #Mark Is
- #Yokohama
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