Olimar's Log (Exploration Notes)
The Olimar's Log Category, is a category from the Exploration Notes menu in Pikmin 3. It holds 10 Data Files with journal entries from Captain Olimar's explorations. The files are scattered around the map and sometimes hidden.
American Data Files
Journal Entry #1
Text: "Curse that Hocotate ship. It may once have been a top-of-the-line vessel, but it's now an insult to my piloting. I can't wait to pay off that debt and get back in my beloved S.S. Dolphin. But that means I need to find something really valuable before I return home..." -Captain Olimar
Area: Garden of Hope
Location: From the landing site, go south through the dirt wall and then through the broken cinder block wall. Turn right and go through another dirt wall. Turn left and cross the blue bridge. Proceed past the clearing, down the path and into the tunnel. Go to the west end of the Quaggled Mireclops arena.
Journal Entry #2
Text: "Louie has become even more problematic. All he does is nod or shake his head. And yet he consumes three times the amount of food that I do. Not cool, Louie...not cool." - Captain Olimar
Area: Garden of Hope
Location: From the landing site, go south and pass through the dirt wall. Continue through the cinder blocks. Turn right at the clearing. The File is located in the open next to the dirt wall.
Journal Entry #3
Text: "My search for treasure continues with no luck. But I can't fly back home to Hocotate without procuring a few priceless artifacts! I'm sensing something valuable up ahead. But I'm also sensing danger. So if someone finds this data file, please send word to my son...that I didn't make it." -Captain Olimar
Area: Garden of Hope
Location: Go through the glass wall near the landing zone area, turn right and cross the bridge over the lake. Go through the dirt wall and tunnel to the next area. The File can be found on the path to the Armored Mawdad arena.
Journal Entry #4
Text: "It has been so long. I hope my son and daughter back on Hocotate haven't forgotten about their father. Once my work here is done, I'm taking an extended holiday so we can take a space-cation. We might not have the budget to go far, but that's OK. As long as we're together." -Captain Olimar
Area: Tropical Wilds
Location: From the landing site, go northeast into the tunnel. Continue down the path and exit through the tunnel on the south. Proceed southeast and then south through the clearings and cross the brown bridge. Turn right and head down the narrow path. Throw a leader up on the ledge. Switch leaders and continue west into the pool. The File is located in the southwest corner in the water.
Journal Entry #5
Text: "I found a key today. It says something about a cosmic drive on it. I doubt it's worth much, but it'll be a nice souvenir for my son if I ever get back to Hocotate. So my search for treasure continues... I'll stop at nothing to find the ultimate prize. I just know there's gold on this planet somewhere!"
Area: Distant Tundra
Location: No Data File is found on the map. Instead the Exploration Note is acquired after freeing Captain Charlie from the Vehemoth Phosbat.
Journal Entry #6
Text: "Today I had a terrifying dream. A dream in which Pikmin were carrying me back to the Onion after I had been ravaged by creatures. I thought I shared a strong bond with them, but maybe that was just my wishful thinking... I might have to start sleeping with one eye open." -Captain Olimar
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Journal Entry #7
Text: "I spotted some glittering gold material on top of the tree! I think I smell treasure! I'll head up there first thing tomorrow to investigate. Louie is refusing to go for some reason, but I'm not going to let him come between me and some undiscovered riches." -Captain Olimar
Area: Formidable Oak
Location: From the landing site, travel north up the path.
Journal Entry #8
Text: "How long have I been out? My mind is still cloudy... That golden life-form pursues me relentlessly. I don't have any Pikmin here to help me. I'm at the end of my rope, and I don't know how I'll ever escape... I think the forced-sleep mode on my suit is kicking in... Losing consciousness again... Zzzzzzzz..." -Captain Olimar
Area: Formidable Oak
Location: From the landing site, go southwest down the ramp. Proceed to the west side of the Plasm Wraith arena.
Journal Entry #9
Text: "This golden, glittering life-form has taken a real shine to me. It doesn't seem dangerous, but it also won't let me go, for some strange reason. I guess I've always gotten along well with animals, but this is kind of pushing it... Oh no...I thought I deactivated the forced-sleep mode... Zzz..." -Captain Olimar
Area: Formidable Oak
Location: From the landing site go north up the path and through the tunnel. Continue along the path. When it turns southward, jump down into the clearing and go through the tunnel on the southwest. Continue down the path to the west and go through the tunnel. Head south through the clearing and continue down the path. Bear right at the junction and go up the paper bag. Cross the clearing and then go across the brown bridge on the east. The file is located in the grass on the southeast side of the clearing.
Journal Entry #10
Text: "Captured again...over and over. No matter how many times I try to escape, I find myself atop this tower. Each time, I awake to see that another day has passed. The grip of this wretched beast is taking its toll on me. My only hope is for someone to save me from this torment... Going dark again..." -Captain Olimar
Area: Formidable Oak
Location: From the landing site, go north up the path and into the tunnel. Continue around the path until it turns southward and jump down into the clearing. Cross the clearing to the southeast and dig out the hole with Pikmin to reveal the File.
European Data Files
Journal Entry #1
Text: "Curse this stupid ship! It may once have been a top-of-the-line vessel, but the way it criticises my piloting skills really gets on my nerves. I can't wait to get my beloved SS Dolphin back! I need to find plenty of valuable treasure and pay that debt off as soon as possible!" -Captain Olimar
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Journal Entry #2
Text: "Louie has become even more problematic. All he does is nod or shake his head. And yet he consumes three times the amount of food that I do. Bad form, Louie... Bad form." - Captain Olimar
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Journal Entry #3
Text: "It's tough to say how many days I've been on this planet. I hope everyone back at Hocotate is doing well. I'll have to smuggle back some treasure in my pocket to give to my son as a souvenir." -Captain Olimar
Area: Garden of Hope
Location: Go through the glass wall near the landing zone area, turn right and cross the bridge over the lake. Go through the dirt wall and tunnel to the next area. The File can be found on the path to the Armored Mawdad arena.
Journal Entry #4
Text: "It has been so long. I hope my son and daughter back on Hocotate haven't forgotten about their father. Once my work here is done, I'm taking an extended holiday so we can tour space. We might not have the budget to go far, but that's OK. As long as we're together."
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Journal Entry #5
Text: "Today I picked up what appears to be some kind of key. Is it the key to a treasure chest perhaps? Or, could it be some kind of ignition key? Whatever the case, I think it will make the perfect souvenir for my son back on Hocotate."
Area: Distant Tundra
Location: No Data File is found on the map. Instead the Exploration Note is acquired after freeing Captain Charlie from the Vehemoth Phosbat.
Journal Entry #6
Text: "Today I had a terrifying dream. A dream in which Pikmin were carrying me back to the Onion, after I had been ravaged by creatures. I thought I shared a strong bond with them, but maybe that was just my wishful thinking... I might have to start sleeping with one eye open." -Captain Olimar
Area: Twilight River
Location: In the Cave containing 3 Juicy Gaggles, it is placed underwater, behind the cliff full of Spotcaps.
Journal Entry #7
Text: "I discovered some glittering gold material on top of the tree! This must be extremely valuable. I'll set off first thing tomorrow to investigate. Louie is refusing to go for some reason, but I can't be concerned with that right now." -Captain Olimar
Area: Formidable Oak
Location: It is found in the small pathway leading to the top of the tree
Journal Entry #8
Text: "How long have I been out? My mind is still cloudy... That golden life form pursues me relentlessly... I don't have any Pikmin here to help me... I'm at the end of my tether, I don't know how I'll ever escape... Ugh... I think the forced sleep mode on my suit has kicked in... Losing conciousness again..."
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Journal Entry #9
Text: "This golden, glittering life-form has taken a real shine to me. It doesn't seem dangerous, but it also won't let me go, for some strange reason. I guess I've always got along well with animals, but this is kind of pushing it... Oh no...I thought I deactivated the forced-sleep mode... Zzz..." -Captain Olimar
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Journal Entry #10
Text: "I've been captured again... No matter how many times I try to escape, I'm caught and brought back to the top of this tower. I lose consciousness, and another day drifts by... When will someone come and rescue me from this wretched beast?! Please, someone save me from this unending torment..."
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