The Emperor's Cook

天皇の料理番

Release date : 2015-04-26

Production country :

Japan

Production company :

TBS

Network :

TBS

Status : Ended

Total Season : 1

Total episode : 12

Popularity : 1.5784

7.4 Total Vote : 38

Drama

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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'.