The Emperor's Cook (2015)

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'.

Details

Type

TV Show

Original title

天皇の料理番

Released

2015-04-26

Runtime

46m

Status

Ended

Director

Hisahide Sugimori

Country

Japan

Quality

HD

Production

TBS

Network

TBS

Language

Japanese

Seasons

1

Episodes

12

Cast