The Emperor's Cook
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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'.
Created by Hisahide Sugimori
Network: TBS
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Takeru Satoh Tokuzo Akiyama -
Haru Kuroki Toshiko Takahama -
Ryohei Suzuki Shutaro Akiyama -
Kaoru Kobayashi -
Tetta Sugimoto Shuzo Akiyama -
Jun Miho Fuki Akiyama -
Tetsuya Takeda Shogo Kirizuka -
Hideaki Ito Sergeant Yukichi Tanabe - Rena Ohtsuka Akiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)
