The Emperor's Cook (2015)
Original title: 天皇の料理番
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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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Takeru SatohTokuzo Akiyama
Haru KurokiToshiko Takahama
Ryohei SuzukiShutaro Akiyama
Kaoru Kobayashi
Tetta SugimotoShuzo Akiyama
Jun MihoFuki Akiyama
Tetsuya TakedaShogo Kirizuka
Hideaki ItoSergeant Yukichi TanabeRena OhtsukaAkiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter)Movie DNA
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What is The Emperor's Cook about?
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'.
How long is The Emperor's Cook?
The Emperor's Cook has a runtime of 46 minutes.