Where to watch The Emperor's Cook in Japan
The Emperor's Cook is streaming on Hulu in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 20 June 2026.
About The Emperor's Cook
The Emperor's Cook is a 2015 web series in the Drama genre, created by Hisahide Sugimori, starring Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki and Ryohei Suzuki. It spans 1 season and 12 episodes, and originally aired on TBS. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 39 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Emperor's Cook in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
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'.
Seasons (1)
- Season 112 episodes · 2015
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Emperor's Cook in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Emperor's Cook on Hulu. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is The Emperor's Cook on Netflix?+
The Emperor's Cook is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu.
How many seasons of The Emperor's Cook are there?+
The Emperor's Cook has 1 season and 12 episodes in total.
Who stars in The Emperor's Cook?+
The Emperor's Cook stars Takeru Satoh, Haru Kuroki, Ryohei Suzuki, Kaoru Kobayashi and Tetta Sugimoto.
When did The Emperor's Cook come out?+
The Emperor's Cook is a 2015 web series created by Hisahide Sugimori.
What genre is The Emperor's Cook?+
The Emperor's Cook is Drama series.
Who created The Emperor's Cook?+
The Emperor's Cook was created by Hisahide Sugimori.
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