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The Emperor's Cook
2015 • 0h 46m • 1 Season • 12 Episodes • ★ 7.4 (39 votes) Ended
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'.
Screenplay
Yoshiko Morishita
Rating
7.4
Runtime
46 min
Episodes
12
Production
TBSTop Billed Cast
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Keywords
japanbased on novel or bookculture clashchefhistorical dramaculinary artsmeiji periodtransitioncuisinefood culturecourt intriguegreat kantō earthquakeroyal cuisineera transitionwestern cuisine
