A Detailed Timeline of Weston Higginbotham’s Final Confirmed Movements in Japan

What began as a family trip to Japan ended in a tragedy that captured attention far beyond the borders of one country. For more than a week, family members, volunteers, police officers, and thousands of people online followed the story of James “Weston” Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student who disappeared while visiting Kyoto with his family.

Throughout the search, his loved ones held onto hope. Every reported sighting, every surveillance image, and every new lead offered the possibility that Weston would be found safe.