James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student, disappeared during a family trip to Japan, with a search currently underway. Supported reports confirm his age, university affiliation, and the ongoing search, while details such as the exact date, location, and circumstances remain unverified. Parental statements describe a family separation near Yamashina Station after bickering, with the son reportedly heading toward a river and hiking trail.