The Emperor's Cook
天皇の料理番
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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- 天皇の料理番
- First aired
- April 26, 2015
- Original language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Seasons in the guide
- 1
- Studio
- TBS
- TMDB audience rating
- 7.6 / 10 · 41 votes
- Also known as
- Tenno no Ryoriban · TBSテレビ60周年特別企画 天皇の料理番 · 日曜劇場 天皇の料理番 · 천황의 요리사
- Status
- Ended
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