He lives and works in Yamagata, where he helps to harvest Safflower. (Source: Ghibli Wiki)

Taeko Okajima is a typical "office lady" in a big company in a big city. When she takes a sabbatical to the countryside in Yamagata Prefecture, the hometown of her brother-in-law, the journey recalled her memory of her 5th grade year. During her stay in Yamagata, she works hard and happily as a farmer and is surrounded by friendly relatives and villagers, bringing up more memories. Their hospitality makes her to reconsider her choice of life.
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(Source: Anime News Network)

Father of [Farina Brock](https://anilist.co/staff/116409/Farina-Brock), Lucy Brock, and Lilian Brock. Voiced Mr. Burns in the German dub of The Simpsons.

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