Overview
The drama series depicts the life of Tokuzo Akiyama, head chef of the Imperial Household Ministry’s Imperial Cuisine Division during the Taisho (1912-1926) and early Showa (1926-1989) eras. Based on a true story and book by Hisahide Sugimori, 'The Emperor’s Cook' follows the life of country boy, Akiyama, who arrives in Tokyo in pursuit of the culinary arts. Driven by a deep love for his wife and family, a great reverence for his teachers, strong reliance on friends and an abiding love for cooking, Akiyama eventually rises to become 'the Emperor’s cook'.
Show Info
Status: Ended
Original Language: JA
First Aired: 4/26/2015
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 12
Top Cast
Takeru Satoh
Tokuzo Akiyama
Haru Kuroki
Toshiko Takahama
Ryohei Suzuki
Shutaro Akiyama
Kaoru Kobayashi
Tetta Sugimoto
Shuzo Akiyama
Jun Miho
Fuki Akiyama
Tetsuya Takeda
Shogo Kirizuka
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