2015
7.4 (37 votes)
1 Seasons
Official Website
Genres
Drama
Networks
TBS
Created By
Hisahide Sugimori
The Emperor's Cook (天皇の料理番)
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'.
Key Crew
Writer: Yoshiko Morishita
Top Cast
Seasons
Season 1 (2015)
No overview available.
12 episodes
