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The Emperor's Cook
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'.
Where to watch
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Cast
Takeru Satoh
Haru Kuroki
Ryohei Suzuki
Kaoru Kobayashi
Tetta Sugimoto
Jun Miho
Tetsuya Takeda
Hideaki ItoDetails
- Created by
- Hisahide Sugimori
- First aired
- April 26, 2015
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TBS
- Original language
- Japanese
- Studios
- TBS
