The Emperor's Cook (2015)
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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Cast
Takeru Satoh
as Tokuzo Akiyama
Takeru Satoh (born 21 March 1989) is a Japanese film and television actor. He is best known for his leading roles in the Kamen Rider Den-O tokusatsu franchise and the Rurouni Kenshin live-action adapt...
Haru Kuroki
as Toshiko Takahama
Haru Kuroki (黒木 華, Kuroki Haru, born 14 March 1990) is a Japanese actress. She gained international recognition by winning Silver Bear (Best Actress Award) at Berlin International Film Festival in 201...
Ryohei Suzuki
as Shutaro Akiyama
Ryohei Suzuki (鈴木 亮平 Suzuki Ryōhei, born March 29, 1983 in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Horipro.
He graduated from Tokyo Universit...
Kaoru Kobayashi
Kaoru Kobayashi is a Japanese actor born in Kyoto. A multi-award winning thespian, he won best actor at the 30th Yokohama Film Festival and best-supporting actor at the 8th Yokohama Film Festival for...
Tetta Sugimoto
as Shuzo Akiyama
Jun Miho
as Fuki Akiyama
Jun Miho (美保 純, Miho Jun, born 4 August 1960) is a Japanese actress. She is affiliated with Knockout.
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture in 1960. In 1982, she won the Blue Ribbon Newcomer Award and the Gold...
Director
Hisahide Sugimori
