As of update 1.5 for, there are 25 Secret Notes, collectibles that can give you directions to secret locations, gifts certain characters would Love, or solutions to puzzles. To start finding Secret Notes in, you need to obtain a Magnifying Glass, which can only be done during certain times of day during the winter. Then, you will be able to find various notes from cutting weeds, defeating monsters, and a variety of other tasks.
Secret Note 20 is an interesting case, as it depicts a hard-to-decipher map that starts at the Town Square, though that isn't immediately obvious from looking at it. Maps often have directions based on arrows that lead you in a pattern from the village's central point. You will need to follow the arrows and find the Truck Driver to complete a short quest and receive a Special Charm that permanently increases your daily luck in .
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Before you can get any Secret Notes in, they are going to need to obtain a Magnifying Glass. This can only happen in the winter, so those who are in other seasons will need to wait a bit before they can trigger this encounter. During winter, you will need to walk from your farm to the bus stop anywhere between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m. When they do, a shadow creature named Krobus will be frightened and run off.
This triggers a cutscene and adds "" to your journal. You then need to follow the shadow being's footsteps to the Playground, where you'll find them in a nearby bush you can interact with. This should cause the shadow being to appear again, who will apologize for stealing and give the player the Magnifying Glass in before disappearing again.
After this encounter, you can start finding Secret Notes,
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