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'.
Made in JP
7.4/10
2015
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Cast
Takeru Satoh
As Tokuzo Akiyama
Haru Kuroki
As Toshiko Takahama
Ryohei Suzuki
As Shutaro Akiyama
Kaoru Kobayashi
As
Tetta Sugimoto
As Shuzo Akiyama
Jun Miho
As Fuki Akiyama
Tetsuya Takeda
As Shogo Kirizuka
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