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The Emperor's Cook

天皇の料理番

2015 · 1 season, 12 episodes · 46m episodes · Drama · TBS · Japan

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
Based on the novel by
Hisahide Sugimori
Starring
Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki, Kaoru Kobayashi, Tetta Sugimoto, Jun Miho
7.2Smart score

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based on novel or bookchefcourt intriguecuisineculinary artsculture clashera transitionfood culturegreat kantō earthquakehistorical dramajapanmeiji periodroyal cuisinetransitionwestern cuisine

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