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Tokuzō Akiyama
Japanese chef (1888–1974)
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| Born | 高森 徳蔵 Takamori Tokuzō (1888-08-30)August 30, 1888 Echizen, Fukui |
| Died | July 14, 1974(1974-07-14) (aged 85) Tokyo |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | imperial chef |
Tokuzō Akiyama (秋山 徳蔵, Akiyama Tokuzō, August 30, 1888 – July 14, 1974) was a Japanese chef who served as Emperor Taishō's and later Emperor Shōwa's imperial chef.
Akiyama tokuzo biography of michael
He is regarded as an influential figure in spreading French cuisine in Japan. His life was adapted into a novel and several television series. He is regarded as the "Japanese Escoffier".[1]
Life and career
Born as Takamori Tokuzō in Echizen, Fukui, he was a mischievous teenager.
His parents married him off to the wealthy Akiyama family in Sabae, where he was introduced to Western cuisine by the army chef, to whom he delivered goods.[2] He moved to Tokyo to develop his skills, where he worked at the Pee