Travel guides are a staple for school trips, but sometimes friends even whip up their own for casual outings, adding an extra layer of fun to their adventures.
Recently, Japanese X user hitotose (@hitotose365_501) shared their "Graduation Trip Guide" that's been blowing up online. This guide, a next-level parody of Japan's "Common Test for University Admissions," is seriously impressive and has sparked a massive buzz on X.
hitotose dropped a photo of a booklet that looks *exactly* like a test paper from Japan's "Common Test for University Admissions," instantly flooding timelines with nostalgic high school memories... and maybe a few suppressed exam traumas. Yep, we're talking about the infamous university entrance exam, formerly known as the "National Center Test for University Admissions," and even further back, the "Common First-Stage Exam."
Just looking at that cover brings back those nerve-wracking moments before an exam, staring blankly at the booklet, mouth dry with anxiety. But take a closer look: where the test subjects should be, there are four bold characters: "Graduation Trip."
That's right, this isn't a test booklet at all—it's a "travel guide"! Peep the "Important Notes" section, and you'll find gems like: "Failure to assemble on time at the designated location may result in trip cancellation." and "For any ambiguities regarding trip content, individual inquiries are encouraged."
It perfectly mimics the original exam format while cleverly weaving in graduation trip elements, making you crack a smile. Plus, the guide includes hilarious instructions like: "Collective vigilance is required to prevent Okamoto from getting lost." and "Should unidentified trains be encountered during the journey, consult Tanaka."
These details immediately reveal the distinct personalities and roles of the five friends. The sheer brilliance of their youth is so strong that countless netizens are gushing over it, a clear testament to the deep bond shared by these high schoolers.
hitotose's post racked up over 120,000 likes, with the comments and quote tweets flooded with praise like: "This is insane!", "The details are spot-on!", and "Love these youthful vibes!"
This travel guide, inspired by the "Common Test for University Admissions," was created using PowerPoint and comes in both a main volume and a supplementary volume.
hitotose's personal favorite is the cover of the main volume. They shared, "The homage to the cautionary notes is incredibly well-executed, and each traveler's personality shines through so clearly. Every time I flip through it, it brings a warm smile and a good laugh!" Fun fact: this travel guide was actually made during the 2025 graduation season, meaning hitotose and their friends' graduation trip has already come and gone.
Reflecting on the trip, they said they had an absolute blast. For instance, Tanaka's hilarious "train commentary" kept everyone entertained throughout the journey. And for those in the comments section worrying about "directionally challenged Okamoto," good news: Okamoto didn't get separated and successfully completed the trip!
This "Graduation Trip Guide" made an already irreplaceable graduation trip even more special, and even a year later, the youthful energy is still palpable.
It just goes to show how much effort high schoolers can put into their graduation trips, undoubtedly etching those memories even deeper into their hearts.