The Emperor's Cook

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

Rating: 7.4/10

Cast

Takeru Satoh

Haru Kuroki

Ryohei Suzuki

Kaoru Kobayashi

Tetta Sugimoto

Jun Miho

Tetsuya Takeda