The Emperor's Cook
2015
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'.
1 season · 12 episodes
Episode length: 46m
| Creator | Hisahide Sugimori |
|---|---|
| Writers | Yoshiko Morishita |
| Composer(s) | Takefumi Haketa, Yutaka Yamada |
| Genres | Drama |
| First Aired | 2015 |
| Network | TBS |
| Status | Ended |
