Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is one of Hokusai’s most celebrated print series, renowned for its innovative compositions and depictions of Mount Fuji. This collection of 46 prints captures various perspectives of the iconic mountain, with each scene presenting a unique approach to landscape and light. Hokusai’s fresh interpretation of Fuji, combined with his masterful technique, led to immense commercial success. In this context, Fugaku refers to an alternate name for Mount Fuji. Hodogaya, the 4th station along the Tokaido, is located in modern-day Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The print from this station in the series depicts Shinanozaka, a path near Hodogaya known for its line of towering pine trees. Hokusai placed the pines prominently in the foreground, skillfully framing the majestic view of Mount Fuji in the background. The vertical lines of the pine trunks, contrasted with the horizontal spread of their branches and needles, create a dynamic composition. Hokusai’s innovative use of perspective and bold compositions influenced many Western artists, including the 19th-century French Impressionist Claude Monet (1840–1926). Monet’s Poplars series, in particular, was inspired by the visual rhythms seen in Hokusai’s work.