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A 20-year-old Auburn University junior from Alabama who disappeared during a family vacation in Japan has been found dead in Kyoto; his family confirmed the death and authorities are investigating the cause.
An American student, 20-year-old James Higginbotham of Alabama and Auburn University’s engineering program, who disappeared during a family trip in Japan, was found dead in a mountainous area near Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group. His mother, Nancy Higginbotham, announced the death on Facebook, with authorities not yet releasing a cause. He was last seen near Yamashina Station on May 29; Life360 had helped track movements prior to the disappearance, and an initial Japanese police search had turned up nothing.
Weston Higginbotham, the Alabama hiker who went missing in Japan, was found deceased by a volunteer search-and-rescue team in the mountains near Kyoto. His family posted a heartfelt statement of gratitude for the support received, and Hoover officials along with U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville offered condolences as the community processes the loss.
Weston Higginbotham, 20, an Auburn University engineering student, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto after disappearing on May 29; his mother confirmed the death on Facebook, and Auburn University mourns the loss as authorities have not released a cause of death.
The body of Weston Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University biosystems engineering student who disappeared in Kyoto during a family trip after an argument over AI, was found in a mountainous area outside Kyoto by a volunteer search-and-rescue group; his mother confirmed the discovery on Facebook and the family asked for privacy as they grieve.
A 20-year-old Auburn University student, James “Weston” Higginbotham, who disappeared May 29 while exploring Kyoto, Japan, was found deceased in the mountains outside Kyoto after a dayslong search that involved more than 100 police officers, K-9 teams, and helicopters; his family announced the death in a social-media post, following the volunteer rescue effort.
The mother of Weston Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University engineering student, says an argument over her use of ChatGPT occurred before his disappearance in Kyoto, Japan on May 29. Police have suspended their search, and the family plans to hire a professional search-and-rescue team at a cost exceeding $100,000, vowing not to leave Japan until he is found.
Japanese police scoured waist-deep mud in Kyoto in another day of the exhaustive search for Auburn University student James Weston Higginbotham, who was last seen at Kyoto Station; his parents say the operation is thorough and remain hopeful, with search dogs and helicopters deployed as authorities press on through difficult conditions.
A 27-year-old unemployed Japanese man was arrested in Kyoto on suspicion of sending letters threatening to blow up Nintendo’s headquarters, claiming he had planted bombs; police searched the site in March but found nothing, and he has reportedly admitted to the charges as investigators probe his motive. The case follows past Nintendo-related threats, including a prior incident that resulted in a prison sentence for the perpetrator.
Kyoto police arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of obstruction of business after sending envelopes to Nintendo with threats to blow up the company and claiming bombs were planted; authorities are investigating motive, noting prior threats connected to Nintendo Live Tokyo 2024.
Kyoto's Gion district, known for its geisha culture, will ban tourists from entering its narrow private streets due to a rise in bad behavior, including trespassing and non-consensual photography of geiko and maiko entertainers. The ban comes as Japan grapples with overtourism, with other destinations like Mount Fuji also implementing measures to address overcrowding and littering. Despite efforts to discourage unruly behavior, the return of pre-pandemic visitor numbers has led to challenges in managing tourist conduct in popular sightseeing spots.
Kyoto's Gion district in Japan is closing off private-property alleys to tourists due to complaints about misbehaving visitors and overtourism. Signs will be put up in April warning pedestrians to stay out, with a fine of 10,000 yen for violators. The picturesque area, known for its geisha and historical charm, has been overwhelmed by tourists, leading to resentment among residents. Despite the Japanese economy's reliance on tourism, the move reflects a growing global issue of managing the impact of mass tourism on local communities.
Kyoto's Gion district, known for its picturesque alleys and geisha culture, is closing off private-property alleys to tourists due to complaints about misbehaving visitors and over-tourism. Signs will be put up in April warning tourists to stay out, with a fine of 10,000 yen for trespassing. The ban covers only a few blocks, while public streets will remain open. The move reflects growing resentment towards over-tourism, despite Japan's reliance on tourism revenue for economic growth.