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天皇の料理番

Original title: 天皇の料理番

Year

2015

Rating

★ 7.6/10

Runtime

46 min

Seasons

1

Genres

Dramma

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'.

Cast: 佐藤健, 黒木華, 鈴木亮平, Kaoru Kobayashi, Tetta Sugimoto, 美保純, 武田鉄矢