The Emperor's Cook
The Emperor's Cook
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The Emperor's Cook (2015)

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46 min

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26 Apr 2015

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Drama

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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Keywords

japan
based on novel or book
culture clash
chef
historical drama
culinary arts
meiji period
transition
cuisine
food culture
court intrigue
great kantō earthquake
royal cuisine
era transition
western cuisine

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