SuzuBlog, named after the Japanese word ι΄ (suzu, meaning "bell" π), is a minimalist, high-performance blog system inspired by Japanese aesthetics, built with Next.js. The project emphasizes delivering a calm, visually clean, and efficient reading experience with lightweight content management powered by Markdown and YAML.
π Live Demo | π Documentation | π§ GitHub Repo
1 Background
After years of frustration with the maintenance, security risks, and performance issues of other frameworks (such as Hexo, Jekyll, Typecho, WordPress), I decided to create Suzu Blog using Next.js. It is simple, efficient, and highly customizable, designed for anyone looking to build a modern blog quickly.
2 Project Overview
SuzuBlog strives to combine aesthetic simplicity with technical excellence, creating a platform tailored for personal and professional bloggers who value both form and function. Inspired by elements of traditional Japanese design, the blog offers:
- π Next.js Powered β Supports ISR & SSG for lightning-fast performance.
- π Markdown Support β Code highlighting with copy button, LaTeX rendering, optimized images, and elegant styling.
- π SEO Ready β Auto-generates sitemap, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, and more.
- π Multi-Language β Supports English, Chinese, Japanese, and more via
config.yml. - πΊ Anime List β Fetch & display anime info from AniList API.
- π Dark Mode β Adapts to system preferences seamlessly.
- π’ RSS Feed β Auto-generated RSS for easy content distribution.
- βΏ Accessibility First β Semantic HTML, ARIA support, WCAG-compliant colors.
SuzuBlog is crafted to be a platform that grows alongside its users, balancing simplicity with flexibility. Feedback from early users will play a crucial role in shaping the evolution of this project. πΈ