1 Season
12 Episode
The Emperor's Cook
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'.
- Year: 2015
- Country: Japan
- Genre: Drama
- Studio: TBS
- Keyword: japan, based on novel or book, culinary arts
- Director: Hisahide Sugimori
- Cast: Haru Kuroki, Takeru Satoh, Tetsuya Takeda, Ryohei Suzuki, Tetta Sugimoto, Jun Miho