Synopsis
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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Cast
- Takeru SatohTokuzo Akiyama
- Haru KurokiToshiko Takahama
- Ryohei SuzukiShutaro Akiyama
- Kaoru Kobayashi
- Tetta SugimotoShuzo Akiyama
- Jun MihoFuki Akiyama
- Tetsuya TakedaShogo Kirizuka
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