06/05/2026
‼️ URGENT ALERT: 20-Year-Old American Student Disappears in Kyoto—Family and Authorities Launch Massive Search Amid Fears for His Safety..
American student James “Weston” Higginbotham, 20, has been missing in Kyoto since May 29, sparking an urgent international search.
Authorities and volunteers are combing mountains, parks, rivers, and train routes, with helicopters, K-9 units, and 50 officers involved in the massive operation.
Weston, described as 6’1”, long blond hair, vegan, and an experienced traveler, was last seen traveling near Yamashina, wearing a “Save the Bees” shirt and lavender corduroy pants.
His family fears for his safety and warns he may be emotionally distressed. They have pleaded: “Please be kind. He is not detained — we are in our own living hell.”
Residents, travelers, and businesses across Kyoto are urged to stay alert, report sightings directly to police, and avoid sharing location online.
Time is critical, and every tip could save Weston. Authorities and loved ones are coordinating tirelessly to bring him home safely.
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