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The Emperor's Cook
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The Emperor's Cook

2015-04-26 · 46 min / episode · ★ 7.6

Drama

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'.

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Creators
Hisahide Sugimori
Production companies
TBS
Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Takeru SatohTakeru SatohTokuzo Akiyama
Haru KurokiHaru KurokiToshiko Takahama
Ryohei SuzukiRyohei SuzukiShutaro Akiyama
Kaoru KobayashiKaoru Kobayashi
Tetta SugimotoTetta SugimotoShuzo Akiyama
Jun MihoJun MihoFuki Akiyama
Tetsuya TakedaTetsuya TakedaShogo Kirizuka

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