The Emperor's Cook
TV Show| Title | 天皇の料理番 |
| User score | 7.3 |
| Release date | Apr 26, 2015 |
| Release date of last episode | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Hisahide Sugimori |
| Production country | Japan |
| Production companies | TBS |
| Series status | Ended |
| Seasons count | 1 (List of episodes) |
| Episodes count | 12 |
| Run time | 46 min. |
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'.
Latest episodes
List of episodes
S1.E12 ∙ Episode 12
Jul 12, 2015
S1.E11 ∙ Episode 11
Jul 5, 2015
S1.E10 ∙ Episode 10
Jun 28, 2015
S1.E9 ∙ Episode 9
Jun 21, 2015
S1.E8 ∙ Episode 8
Jun 14, 2015
S1.E7 ∙ Episode 7
Jun 7, 2015
S1.E6 ∙ Episode 6
May 31, 2015
S1.E5 ∙ Episode 5
May 24, 2015
S1.E4 ∙ Episode 4
May 17, 2015
S1.E3 ∙ Episode 3
May 10, 2015
S1.E2 ∙ Episode 2
May 3, 2015
S1.E1 ∙ Episode 1
Apr 26, 2015
