Next Japan is a full-stack event and travel platform simulation themed around Japanese anime culture. The project explores modern Angular architecture choices, performance optimization, and scalable UI patterns in a realistic application context.
Technical Approach
- Node.js / Express / MongoDB backend supporting authentication, events, and user state.
- Angular v21 using standalone components and signal-based state management.
- Zoneless architecture, removing Zone.js to reduce overhead and improve runtime performance.
- Server-Side Rendering (SSR) for improved SEO and faster initial load.
UI & Experience
- Fully responsive layout.
- Selectable Light / Dark appearance modes.
- Event-focused UI with hero imagery, social actions, and clear CTAs.
- Integration with the OpenAI and Grok APIs for enhanced features.
Results & Metrics
- 100 Lighthouse score
- ~270 kB gzipped bundle size
- Signal Forms (experimental)
- Deployed on Render
