A team of experts from the United Nations nuclear watchdog agency has arrived in Japan to inspect an earthquake-damaged nuclear plant, after pressure from local authorities worried about safety.

Low-level leaks of radioactive material from the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa power station, the world's largest, have occurred after the 6.8 magnitude last month.

Media reports in Japan say the regional government asked for inspections because the power station's problems had caused public concern, hurting local tourism and fisheries.

The six-member IAEA team will start four days of inspections tomorrow.

The government has ordered other nuclear plant operators to carry out strict safety inspections.

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