In this blog post, I will examine the characteristics of ancient Egyptian costumes as depicted in the animated film “The Prince of Egypt,” the ways in which they are portrayed, and their significance from the perspective of the history of costume.   The Film and My Personal Background I was first introduced to Egyptian civilization in elementary school, and it rekindled my interest through a...

In this blog post, we’ll explain how the Fourier transform decomposes signals and how it’s applied in real-life scenarios, such as speech recognition.   Basic Concepts of the Fourier Transform In 2012, MIT Technology Review named the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) one of the most influential technologies. The Fourier transform is, in fact, a core tool used in nearly all electronic devices...

In this blog post, we’ll take a case-study-based look at what smart highways are and how they use technology to improve road safety and mobility.   From Imagination to Reality — A Late-Night Driving Scenario One night, a driver returning home from overtime work on the highway began to drift out of their lane due to drowsiness, but sensors embedded in the road detected this. The car’s...

In this blog post, we’ll examine the necessity of whitelists for industrial production facility security and the conditions required for their implementation.   Why Is Industrial Equipment Security an Issue? Rapid technological advancement always comes with unintended consequences. The term “computer” here extends beyond simple desktop computers to include all devices—such as cell phones...

In this blog post, I’d like to share my experience walking the Camino de Santiago and what that journey meant to me.   Camino de Santiago I am an introvert. I prefer sitting indoors, quietly listening to music and reading a book, to running around outdoors, and I prefer maintaining close relationships with one or two people rather than getting to know a wide variety of people. While people...

In this blog post, we’ll explore the basic concepts for reading stock market trends—from the principles behind rising and falling stock prices to the meanings of the KOSPI and KOSDAQ indices, and the roles of foreign investors, institutional investors, and retail investors.   A Stock Market That Swings from Pale Blue to Bright Red In the market, prices are determined by supply and demand...

In this blog post, I’ll explore the evolution from Impressionism to contemporary art—and its significance—through the works I encountered at the Basel City Art Museum.   A Start Trapped in Impressionism When I first visited the museum, the works I encountered were mostly from the Post-Impressionist movement. Since I was already familiar with painters like Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Monet from my...

In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what biobutanol is, how it’s produced, and its pros and cons.   What Are Butanol and Biobutanol? Petroleum is a key energy source that powers modern society, but it poses major problems such as depletion and environmental pollution. Against this backdrop, “biobutanol” is gaining attention as one of several alternatives to petroleum. First, we...

In this blog post, I’ll focus on Barcelona—which left a particularly deep impression on me during my 48-day trip through Europe—and the works of Gaudí, the architect who defines the city.   The Background of My Trip and My First Encounter with Gaudí This past summer, I embarked on my first independent trip and spent 48 days traveling around Europe. It was a trip I’d planned for a long time...

In this blog post, we’ll take a look back at the major changes and memorable events from Lineage’s early episodes, starting with the Talking Island and continuing through Gludio and Kent Castle.   Episode 1: The Talking Island Introduced in September 1998, the Talking Island was the first area players encountered—it served as the birthplace for all Lineage characters until the creation of...