Taiwan: Typhoon Danas Batters Southern Region, Leaving Widespread Damage 3

Typhoon Danas made landfall near Chiayi's Budai Township around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, July 6, bringing gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the southern region. Typhoon Danas weakened to a tropical storm after its eye departed Taiwan early Monday.

Annual morning-glory market begins

Annual morning-glory market begins

TOKYO, Japan - A shopgirl holds a flowerpot for visitors as the annual ''Asagaoichi'' (morning glory market) begins in Iriya, downtown Tokyo, on July 6. Organizers expect about 400,000 visitors will come to the market where 100,000 pots will be put for sale by 120 florists during its three-day session. A standard pot carries a price tag of 2,000 yen.

Annual morning-glory market begins

Annual morning-glory market begins

TOKYO, Japan - Shopgirls check the flowerpots before the annual ''Asagaoichi'' (morning glory market) opens in Iriya, downtown Tokyo, on July 6. Organizers expect about 600,000 visitors will come to the market where 120,000 pots will be put for sale by 120 florists during its three-day session. A standard pot with morning glories of four different colors carries a price tag of 2,000 yen.

Annual morning-glory market begins

Annual morning-glory market begins

TOKYO, Japan - Shopgirls check the flowerpots before the annual ''Asagaoichi'' (morning glory market) opens in Iriya, downtown Tokyo, on July 6. Organizers expect about 600,000 visitors will come to the market where 120,000 pots will be put for sale by 120 florists during its three-day session. A standard pot with morning glories of four different colors carries a price tag of 2,000 yen.

Annual morning-glory market begins

Annual morning-glory market begins

TOKYO, Japan - A shopgirl holds a flowerpot for visitors as the annual ''Asagaoichi'' (morning glory market) begins in Iriya, downtown Tokyo, on July 6. Organizers expect about 400,000 visitors will come to the market where 100,000 pots will be put for sale by 120 florists during its three-day session. A standard pot carries a price tag of 2,000 yen. (Kyodo)