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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'.
12 Episodes
as Tokuzo Akiyama
as Toshiko Takahama
as Shutaro Akiyama
as Shuzo Akiyama
as Fuki Akiyama
as Shogo Kirizuka
2016
2016
2012
2017
1997
2018
2021
2019
2021
2019
2019
2008
2011
2011
2021
2013
