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7.4 1 Seasons • 12 Episodes

The Emperor's Cook - Season 1

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'.

Top Cast

  • Takeru Satoh

    Takeru Satoh

    Tokuzo Akiyama

  • Haru Kuroki

    Haru Kuroki

    Toshiko Takahama

  • Ryohei Suzuki

    Ryohei Suzuki

    Shutaro Akiyama

  • Kaoru Kobayashi

    Kaoru Kobayashi

  • Tetta Sugimoto

    Tetta Sugimoto

    Shuzo Akiyama

  • Jun Miho

    Jun Miho

    Fuki Akiyama

  • Tetsuya Takeda

    Tetsuya Takeda

    Shogo Kirizuka

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'.

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