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TV Series

The Emperor's Cook (2015)

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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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Series cast

  • Takeru Satoh Takeru Satoh Tokuzo Akiyama 12 episodes
  • Haru Kuroki Haru Kuroki Toshiko Takahama 12 episodes
  • Ryohei Suzuki Ryohei Suzuki Shutaro Akiyama 12 episodes
  • Kaoru Kobayashi Kaoru Kobayashi 12 episodes
  • Tetta Sugimoto Tetta Sugimoto Shuzo Akiyama 12 episodes
  • Jun Miho Jun Miho Fuki Akiyama 12 episodes
  • Tetsuya Takeda Tetsuya Takeda Shogo Kirizuka 12 episodes
  • Hideaki Ito Hideaki Ito Sergeant Yukichi Tanabe 1 episode
  • Rena Ohtsuka Akiyama Hatsue (Tokuzo's daughter) 1 episode

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