In Tokyo’s stylish Ginza district, Katanukiya bakery is taking edible art to a whole new level. Known for its playful take on traditional sweets, the shop has just released Fugaku Shokei — or “Small Fuji Landscapes” — a stunning collection of Mount Fuji confections inspired by Hokusai’s iconic Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.
Each sweet is a tiny canvas. Using ultra-high-definition food printing, Katanukiya has faithfully recreated Hokusai’s delicate color gradients and brushwork on its confections. The name Fugaku Shokei cleverly combines “Fugaku Sanjurokkei” (Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji) with “shokei,” meaning “a memorable small scene.” The result? Little masterpieces that you can actually eat.
The die-cut baumkuchen is one of the stars of the collection. This flat-baked cake features a white pound cake layer topped with printed artwork and clever perforations, allowing you to punch out the design before you enjoy it. The featured pieces include The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Fine Wind, Clear Morning, and Fuji from Bishu Fujimigahara.
Not to be outdone, the baton macaron collection offers eight designs, including Rainstorm Beneath the Summit and Lake Suwa in Shinano Province. These crisp, stick-shaped “macaron rusks” showcase each image beautifully while offering a delicate, light flavor.
With Fugaku Shokei, Katanukiya bakery has turned Japan’s most famous landscapes into edible works of art — a perfect blend of tradition, technology, and taste. For fans of Hokusai sweets or anyone exploring Tokyo bakeries, this collection is a must-see (and must-try).
