The Emperor's Cook
ja
PG-13
7.4
April 2015
Drama
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'.
First Air Date:
2015-04-26
Last Air Date:
2015-07-12
Status:
Ended
Original Country:
JP
Original Language:
ja
Number of Seasons:
1
Number of Episodes:
12
Created By:
Hisahide Sugimori
