SuzuBlog

SuzuBlog, named after the Japanese word 鈴 (suzu, meaning “bell” 🎐), 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.

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.

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:

• 🚀 Next.js Powered – Supports ISR & SSG for lightning-fast performance.
• 📄 Markdown Support – Code highlighting with copy button, LaTeX rendering, optimized images, and elegant styling.
• 🔍 SEO Ready – Auto-generates sitemap, Open Graph, Twitter Cards, and more.
• 🌍 Multi-Language – Supports English, Chinese, Japanese, and more via config.yml.
• 📺 Anime List – Fetch & display anime info from AniList API.
• 🌓 Dark Mode – Adapts to system preferences seamlessly.
• 📢 RSS Feed – Auto-generated RSS for easy content distribution.
• ♿ Accessibility First – 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. 🌸