TV Show Details
Air Date:April 26th, 2015
Last Air Date:July 12th, 2015
Network:TBS
Status:Ended
Genres:Drama
Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:TBS
The Emperor's Cook on the Web:Official Website
The Emperor's Cook (2015)
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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'.
