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The Emperor's Cook
★ 7.4· 2015– 2015· 1 Season· 12 Episodes· ~46 min/ep
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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'.
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First Aired: 4/26/2015
Languages: Japanese
Created by: Hisahide Sugimori
Type: Scripted
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Networks:
TBS
TBSCompanies: TBS
Countries: Japan
Where to watch · JP
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Season 1
2015· 12 episodes
Keywords
japanbased on novel or bookculture clashchefhistorical dramaculinary artsmeiji periodtransitioncuisinefood culturecourt intriguegreat kantō earthquakeroyal cuisineera transitionwestern cuisine
