Creator
Creator
Cast
Tokuzo Akiyama
Toshiko Takahama
Shutaro Akiyama
Shuzo Akiyama
Fuki Akiyama
Shogo Kirizuka
Synopsis
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’.
Original title 天皇の料理番
TMDb Rating 7.4 39 votes
First air date Apr. 26, 2015
Last air date Jul. 12, 2015
Seasons 1
Episodes 12
Average Duration 46 minutes
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