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'.
| Title | Air Date | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | Episode 1 | Episode 1 | 2015-04-26 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 2 | Episode 2 | 2015-05-03 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 3 | Episode 3 | 2015-05-10 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 4 | Episode 4 | 2015-05-17 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 5 | Episode 5 | 2015-05-24 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 6 | Episode 6 | 2015-05-31 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 7 | Episode 7 | 2015-06-07 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 8 | Episode 8 | 2015-06-14 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 9 | Episode 9 | 2015-06-21 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 10 | Episode 10 | 2015-06-28 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 11 | Episode 11 | 2015-07-05 | 55 min |
| Season 1 | Episode 12 | Episode 12 | 2015-07-12 | 55 min |
| Writing | Yoshiko Morishita | Writer |
| Writing | Hisahide Sugimori | Novel |
