Released:

Overview:
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'.

Director:

Runtime:
NaNh NaNmin

Genre:
Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Takeru Satoh
  as
  Tokuzo Akiyama
• 
  Haru Kuroki
  as
  Toshiko Takahama
• 
  Ryohei Suzuki
  as
  Shutaro Akiyama
• 
  Kaoru Kobayashi
• 
  Tetta Sugimoto
  as
  Shuzo Akiyama