Episode 1
26th April 2015Episode 2
3rd May 2015Episode 3
10th May 2015Episode 4
17th May 2015Episode 5
24th May 2015Episode 6
31st May 2015Episode 7
7th June 2015Episode 8
14th June 2015Episode 9
21st June 2015Episode 10
28th June 2015Episode 11
5th July 2015Episode 12
12th July 2015The 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'.
