Reflections on Japan — A Photo Talk | 5 February 2026
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Join travel writer and photographer Toast Coetzer for an evening slideshow and talk reflecting on the WAZA & Friends visit to Japan in November 2025.
Drawing on his photographs taken during the trip, Toast will showcase a visual record of places visited, people encountered, and everyday moments observed along the way. Having travelled across many African countries, Toast will also reflect on the challenges and rewards of photographing while travelling, and how he experienced Japan through the lens. The event takes place on First Thursdays and is intended as an informal, reflective session.
Complimentary green tea will be served and there will be ample time for questions and conversation about Japan after the slideshow. Botha Kruger, founder of WAZA will be available to provide insights on Japan travel and information on WAZA's travel services.
While there will be some seating available, most attendees will be required to stand. WAZA Japan Store has limited capacity and therefore advance reservation is required.
- Address: WAZA Japan Store, 201 Bree Street, Cape Town
- Date: Thursday, 5 February 2026
- Slideshow & Talk: 18:30 - 19:30
Please note: this event is also scheduled as a morning talk on 7 February 2026. More information HERE.
Street parking is available in the surrounding areas. Please note that the city is busy on First Thursday evenings.
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Host Profile
Toast Coetzer is a travel writer and photographer who has worked for Weg and Go magazines for much of the past 20 years. He also acts as a co-host on tours all over Africa, including Namibia (Damaraland, Kaokoveld), Kenya (Maasai Mara) and Rwanda (mountain gorillas, Nyungwe forest), and leads hands-on photographic tours to local destinations like the Karoo and Richtersveld. In 2025 Toast teamed up with WAZA to also co-host the WAZA & Friends visits to Japan. Follow him on Instagram: @toastcards