A moment of silence in Paris for victims of the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan last year.<br/> <br />This was one of several ceremonies around the world on Sunday - the first anniversarry of the disaster.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) JAPANESE AMBASSADOR TO FRANCE ICHIRO KOMATSU, SAYING:<br/> <br />"I would like all the people affected in Japan to know that people all around the world still care."<br/> <br />In the United States, New York's Japanese community gathered for a memorial - and urged the world not to forget that thousands are still grappling with the effects of the disaster.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (English) AK AKEMI KAKIHARA, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, TOGETHER FOR 3.11, SAYING:<br/> <br />"And we also send our strong message to those who are living in effected area that we haven't forgotten you. Together we can overcome and recover Japan."<br/> <br />Meanwhile in the Philippines, a livelier ceremony.<br/> <br />Hundreds took to the streets for a traditional Japanese dance meant to celebrate Japan's recovery from the disaster.<br/> <br />Sixteen thousands people were killed in the earthquake and tsunami, and over 3,000 are still officially missing.<br/> <br />Andrew Raven, Reuters
