Tennou no Ryouriban (2015)

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Set in 1904 during the Meiji era, Tennou no Ryouriban follows the inspiring journey of Tokuzo, a restless youth from Fukui Prefecture who struggles to find his purpose. After failing as a monk, his father Shuzo arranges for him to marry Toshiko, the eldest daughter of the Takahama family in Sabae. While working at their kelp business, Tokuzo discovers a passion for Western cuisine after tasting a delicious cutlet prepared by Sergeant Tanabe Yukichi. Determined to become a Western chef, Tokuzo leaves for Tokyo and eventually travels to Paris to train at the prestigious Hotel Ritz, overcoming intense discrimination. Through hard work, he rises to become the Emperor's chief steward in the Imperial Household Department at just twenty-six. In the chaotic aftermath of World War II, Tokuzo must use his culinary skills for food diplomacy to help his country. This gripping drama showcases a man's extraordinary journey from a troubled boy to the Emperor's cook.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2015

Genre:Drama