close Auburn University student missing in Japan during family trip Parents Nancy and Keith Higginbotham appeal for help finding their son, James 'Weston' Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student who vanished during a family trip to Kyoto, Japan. Last seen on May 29th, his phone location went dark, sparking an urgent search. The parents believe their experienced hiker son may be emotionally distressed and needed time alone. NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! An Auburn