TV SeriesDrama
The Emperor's Cook
7.6(42)20151 season · 12 ep
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'.
- Writers
- Yoshiko Morishita
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Cast
Crew
Writing
- Hisahide SugimoriOriginal Story
- Yoshiko MorishitaScreenplay
Production
- Kazutaka IidaCo-Producer
- Akihiko IshimaruProducer
Sound
- Shunsuke HongoSound Effects
- Takefumi HaketaOriginal Music Composer
- Yutaka YamadaOriginal Music Composer
- Daigo MizoguchiMusic Coordinator
- Retsu KuzeMusic Coordinator
- Masashi SadaTheme Song Performance
- Midoriko FukaiSound Effects
- Hirohide ShidaMusic Producer