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The Emperor's Cook

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Plot

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'.

Cast

Haru Kuroki as Toshiko Takahama
Haru Kuroki

as Toshiko Takahama

Takeru Satoh as Tokuzo Akiyama
Takeru Satoh

as Tokuzo Akiyama

Tetsuya Takeda as Shogo Kirizuka
Tetsuya Takeda

as Shogo Kirizuka

Ryohei Suzuki as Shutaro Akiyama
Ryohei Suzuki

as Shutaro Akiyama

Tetta Sugimoto as Shuzo Akiyama
Tetta Sugimoto

as Shuzo Akiyama

Jun Miho as Fuki Akiyama
Jun Miho

as Fuki Akiyama

Network

Status

  • Ended

First Aired Date

  • April 26, 2015

Last Aired Date

  • July 12, 2015

Production Companies

  • TBS

Type

  • Scripted

Number of Season

  • 1

Number of Episodes

  • 12

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