Sleepless Kao

Magical Garden Art Exhibition

As the season begins to hint at autumn, We invite you to step into a dreamlike world where the beauty of nature is in full bloom. Wander through a magical garden of art and immerse yourself in the nostalgia of changing seasons.

September 20th(Friday), 7pm-9pm
at The postcard place,Granville Island Vancouver B.C.

Please RSVP here

My latest collection captures the gentle transition from summer to autumn with warm colors and delicate touches. Each piece is designed to envelop you in a sense of tranquility. Additionally, my friend and I are planning a special performance on the sanshin, adding a soothing musical element to this one-night-only event.

I warmly invite you to enjoy a relaxed and luxurious evening while viewing my artwork. The exhibition will feature framed paintings, small matted prints, tote bags, and more, all available for purchase.

I look forward to sharing this enchanting evening with you, surrounded by art, music, and the beauty of nature’s transitions.

Attend the exhibition for a chance to win a charming alpaca tote bag!

I eagerly await your presence.

– Sleepless Kao

Sponsored by The postcard place Granville Island.

🌟 Get Ready for the Powell Festival! 🌟

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, and Sunday, August 4th (11:30 am – 7:00 pm) at Oppenheimer Park and the surrounding areas! All events are free and packed with fun.

🎨 Come visit Sleepless Kao’s booth at the corner of Alexander and Jackson Streets. We’ve got a bunch of new tote bags and prints ready for you!

Celebrate Japanese Canadian culture with live music, delicious festival food, martial arts demonstrations, and more. Powell Street Festival is one of Canada’s largest and longest-running community arts festivals, taking place in Vancouver’s historic Japanese-Canadian neighborhood, Powell Guy (now known as the Downtown East Side). The Powell Street Festival Association also hosts programs year-round and collaborates with local organizations, artists, and communities.

Don’t miss out on the excitement! For more details, click the link.

🌟 今年もパウエル祭がやってきます！🌟

8月3日（土）と8月4日（日）の午前11時30分～午後7時、オッペンハイマーパークとその周辺エリアで開催されます！すべてのイベントは無料です。

🎨 Sleepless KaoのブースはAlexanderとJackson streetの角にあります。新しいデザインのトートバッグやプリントもたくさん用意しているので、ぜひブースに遊びに来てくださいね❣️😀

日本とカナダの文化をライブ音楽やおいしいお祭りフード、武道のデモンストレーションなどで一緒に楽しみましょう。パウエルストリートフェスティバルは、カナダ最大かつ最も歴史のあるコミュニティアートフェスティバルの一つで、バンクーバーの歴史ある日本人街、パウエル街（現在のダウンタウンイーストサイド）で開催されます。パウエルストリートフェスティバル協会は年間を通じてさまざまなプログラムを提供し、地元の組織、アーティスト、コミュニティと協力しています。

詳しいお祭りガイドはこちらのリンクからチェックしてくださいね！

New Summer Postcards

Summer and New Postcards arrived.

Please check at the postcard place at the Granville island
And of course available on Sleepless Kao shop site 😉

夏らしい4つのポストカードの登場です

グランビルアイランドにあるThe post card placeとSleepless Kaoのウェブショップで販売してますのでチェックしてみてくださいね

SAKURA SAKURA Art Exhibition

Blossoming Art Exhibition Inspired by SAKURA

April 6th(Saturday), 7 pm – 9 pm

at The postcard place, Granville Island Vancouver B.C.

Please RSVP below (space is limited)
thepostcardplace@gmail.com

For this free one-night-only event, we’ll be offering cheese and wine refreshments to welcome you. Relax and indulge in a luxurious moment while enjoying Sleepless Kao’s artwork depicting the beauty of cherry blossoms.

Sleepless Kao’s pieces feature abundant cherry blossom motifs, including framed paintings, small matted prints, tote bags, and more, all available for purchase.

This season’s artworks are characterized by the transient beauty of cherry blossoms and a dreamlike atmosphere that is unforgettable once experienced.

Let’s embark on a journey to a dreamy world where cherry blossom petals dance together on this wonderful evening.

look forward to seeing you there.

The brilliant sky & sunshine everyone is waiting for has arrived. There is a lovely sound from somewhere, sweetly powerful tones—a girl’s mandolin sensing the spirit of cherry blossoms. See you at that hill where the petals dance with SAKURA SAKURA🌸-Sleepless Kao

Sponsored by The postcard place Granville Island.

New tote bags 2024

We are pleased to inform you that a new design tote bag has been completed!

Find these captivating creations and more at the postcard place now in Granville island, Vancouver!

Don’t miss out on the chance to own a slice of ethereal wonder. Shop Sleepless Kao’s new tote bags now! ✨👜

Thank you for your support.

And of course available on
Sleepless Kao shop site 😉

Sleepless Kao 最新トートバッグコレクションが登場！

ニューデザインのトートバッグが出来上がりましたのでお知らせです！

The post card place もしくは Kinder Books、
そしてウェブショップからも購入可能です。

よろしくお願いしまーす。

Year of the Dragon 2024

新春のご挨拶に辰の絵を描こうと思ったのですが、手が勝手に女の子の絵を描きました。

「わたしがあなたのためにいのるから」というタイトル。

新年が平穏に過ごせますよう、心よりお祈り申し上げます。

2024 I wanted to draw a picture of a dragon as a New Year’s greeting, but my hand automatically drew a picture of a girl.

The title is “pray for you”

I sincerely hope that you have a peaceful New Year.

Exhibition at SPACE YUI, Aoyama Tokyo

アート展 – 「ゆあ・がぁでん」

日本、東京 – この秋、Sleepless Kaoの魅力的な世界が、キャプティビティングな個展「「ゆあ・がぁでん」として東京・青山のSPACE YUIで開催されます。

Sleepless Kao アート展 -「ゆあ・がぁでん」
会場: 東京都港区南青山3丁目4-11、SPACE YUI
ウェブサイト: spaceyui.com
日程: 2023年10月23日から28日まで

独自かつ夢見心地な芸術的ビジョンで知られるSleepless Kaoが、アートワークを通じて、季節の移り変わりの美しさと自然の魔法を探索するための招待状をお届けします。

「ゆあ・がぁでん」は、訪れた人々を夢見るような花畑へと運び、現実と想像が交差する場所へと誘います。

青山のSPACE YUIでSleepless Kaoの芸術の魅力を見逃さないでください。2023年10月23日から28日まで、「ゆあ・がぁでん」の旅に出かけましょう。

詳細については、www.spaceyui.com をご覧いただくか、お問い合わせください。

Art Exhibition – ‘Your Garden’

Tokyo, Japan – This autumn, the vibrant world of Sleepless Kao comes to life in a captivating solo art exhibition titled “your garden.” The exhibition will be held at SPACE YUI in Tokyo’s Aoyama district.

Event Details:

Event Name: Sleepless Kao Art Exhibition – ‘your garden’
Venue: SPACE YUI, 3 Chome-4-11 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, Tokyo
Website: spaceyui.com

Dates: October 23rd to 28th, 2023

Sleepless Kao, known for their unique and enchanting artistic vision, invites you to explore the beauty of the changing seasons and the magic of nature through their exquisite artwork. “your garden” promises to transport every visitor to a dreamlike flower field, where the boundaries of reality blur and imagination blooms.

Don’t miss this opportunity to discover the artistry of Sleepless Kao at SPACE YUI in Aoyama. Join us from October 23rd to 28th, 2023, for an unforgettable journey through “your garden.”

For more information, please visit www.spaceyui.com or contact us

Calendar 2024!

📅 Announcing the 2024 Calendar by Sleepless Kao! 🌟

This is a special calendar that I carefully chose which image to use each month.

You can enjoy extra one month longer until January 2025.😊

The printed paper is the same material as postcards. So even after the month is over, it would be nice if you could cut and send it as a postcard to someone special, or put it in a frame and decorate with it.

I hope you can feel relaxed and warm looking at my calendar all year around.

You can also purchase it at Sleepless Kao’s online shop and the following store located in Vancouver.
Please purchase early as there is a limit!

Paper measures 7″ x 4″
Uncoated cover 100lb paper.
Printed in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Sleepless Kaoのウェブサイトで2024年のカレンダーが登場しました！🌟

ひと月ひと月、どの絵にしようか親しい人たちとも話し合って選んだスペシャルなカレンダーです。

2025年1月まで、さらに1か月分楽しむことができます。😊

印刷した紙はポストカードと同じマテリアルです。月が終わってもカレンダー部分を切り取って、大事な人にポストカードとして送ったり、フレームに入れて飾ってもらえたら素敵です。

私のカレンダーを通じて、一年中リラックスした温かさを感じていただければ幸いです。

Sleepless kaoのオンラインショップ、下記のバンクーバーにあるお店でも購入可能です。
数に限りがあるのでお早めにご購入ください！

紙のサイズ：7インチ x 4インチ
コーティングされていない100lb用紙で作成されています。
カナダ、バンクーバーで印刷されました。

The Postcard Place

Powell Street Festival 2023

The Powell Festival is coming again this year!

Saturday August 5th and Sunday August 6th (11:30am-7:00pm) at Oppenheimerpark and surrounding areas! All events are free.

Sleepless Kao’s booth is on the corner of Alexander and Jackson streets. Ladies and gentlemen, please come and visit us ❣️😀

Celebrate Japanese Canadian culture with live music, Japanese festival food, martial arts demonstrations and more this BC Day long weekend. Powell Street Festival, one of Canada’s largest and longest-running community arts festivals, takes place in Powell Guy (now known as the Downtown East Side), Vancouver’s historic Japanese-Canadian neighborhood. The Powell Street Festival Association also offers programs throughout the year and works with local organizations, artists and communities.

今年もパウエル祭がやってきます！

8月5日土曜日と8月6日日曜日（午前11時30分～午後7時）オッペンハイマーパークとその周辺エリアで開催されます！すべてのイベントは無料です。

Sleepless KaoのブースはAlexander と Jackson streetの角です。新しいデザインのトートバッグもたくさん用意しているのでみなさん、ぜひブースに遊びに来てくださいね❣️😀

詳しいお祭りガイドはこちらのリンクから

New tote bags 2023

Introducing Sleepless Kao’s Latest Tote Bag Collection – A Dreamy Adventure in Every Design!

🌸 “Walking Under the Moon” – Wander beneath the moon’s gentle radiance, with this elegant tote capturing the serene essence of nighttime strolls. A perfect companion for those who seek tranquility.

🌸 “Sakura Night, Ride Bike” – Let your imagination take flight as you pedal through the moonlit streets, surrounded by the soft glow of cherry blossoms. This tote promises a nocturnal journey like no other.

🌸 “Cherry Daydreams” – Embrace the enchanting beauty of cherry blossoms in full bloom with this delightful tote. Carry a piece of Sakura magic wherever you go!

Find these captivating creations and more at the postcard place now in Granville island, Vancouver!