Minor organizations
There are some minor organizations mentioned in the Pikmin series. Because some of these are only briefly mentioned, little is known about them, such as their name.
Pilot Union
Pilot Union is an organization mentioned in Olimar's voyage log in Pikmin. He compares his boss, the head of the Pilot Union, to his own leadership over the Pikmin. Little is known about the union, as Pikmin 2 introduces Hocotate Freight as Olimar's workplace, and the President of Hocotate Freight as his boss.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
パイロット組合? Pairotto Kumiai |
Pilot Union |
Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan
Happy Hocotate Savings & Loan is a company from which the President of Hocotate Freight attempts to take out a loan in Pikmin 2 to cover for the lost shipment of golden Pikpik carrots.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ニコニコホコタテローン? Nikoniko Hokotate Rōn |
Smiling Hocotate Loans |
 German |
Happy Hocotate-Anleihen | Happy Hocotate Borrowings |
 Italian |
Cassa di Risparmio di Hocotate | Hocotate Savings Bank |
All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks
All-Devouring Black Hole Loan Sharks is a company from which the President of Hocotate Freight accidentally takes out a loan in Pikmin 2.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ドキドキ暗黒宇宙ローン? Dokidoki Burakku Hōru Rōn |
Heart-pounding Black Hole Loans |
| German |
Allesverschlingende Schwarzes Loch Kredithaie | All Consuming Black Hole Loan Sharks |
| Italian |
Strozzini & Aguzzini Associati | Loan Sharks & Torturers Associates |
Hocotate Whiz
Hocotate Whiz is named in one of 5 spam mails in Pikmin 2. According to the mail, it specializes in helping Hocotatians change jobs. In the Nintendo GameCube version, a link is provided to http://www.nintendo.com in North America, http://pikmin2.nintendo.co.uk in Europe, and http://nintendo.jp/p/ in Japan.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ホコタテ・ワーカーズ? Hokotate Wākāzu |
Hocotate Workers |
Star Bazaar
Star Bazaar is a spacesuit brand mentioned in Pikmin 3. It is said to have several locations around the galaxy. According to the Japanese Pikmin Garden website, the spacesuits worn by the S.S. Drake's crew are the brand's latest model, and allow the wearer to be safely thrown due to their durability and light weight.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
かみとば? Kamitoba |
Kamitoba | From the address of Nintendo's Japanese headquarters: 11-1 Kamitoba Hokotate-cho |
 French |
Espace Camelote | ||
| German |
Super-Nova-Markt | ||
| Italian |
Spazio alla moda | ||
 Spanish |
Lunares siderales |
Alayon Academy
Alayon Academy is a school on Neechki mentioned in Pikmin 4. Sheeba, Keesh and Kaia are students of the academy, and the only known teacher is Mika. All three known students are also members of the Planetary Science Club founded by Sheeba. Alayon Academy's name comes from the Play-Yan.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
レイヤン学園? Reiyan Gakuen |
Layyan Academy |
e-Leader
e-Leader is a telecommunications company mentioned in Pikmin 4. Alpin is its CEO, and its name comes from the e-Reader.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
イーリーダー? Īrīdā |
e-Reader |
Interstellar Land-Use Office
The Interstellar Land-Use Office is a bureau mentioned in Pikmin 4. Kayz, assistant to the real estate agent Chowder, is preparing documents to show to the office so that Tulbo Real Estate can claim legal rights to the land on PNF-404.
Satella Travel
Satella Travel is a travel agency mentioned in Pikmin 4. Chewy and Santi work for Satella Travel as a travel agent and freelance pilot, respectively. Its name comes from the Satellaview.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
サテラ・トラベル? Satera Toraberu |
Satella Travel |
Space Broadcast Inc.
Space Broadcast Inc. is a broadcasting station mentioned in Pikmin 4. Wolfgang and Muggs work for Space Broadcast Inc. as a director and news reporter, respectively.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
宇宙放送局? Uchū Hōsōkyoku |
Space Broadcasting Station |
Tulbo Real Estate
Tulbo Real Estate is a real estate company mentioned in Pikmin 4. Chowder is the company's president, and his assistant is Kayz. Its name comes from the Virtual Boy.
- Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
チャルボ不動産? Charubo Fudōsan |
Tualbo Real Estate |