In this study, based on its ocean currents and geological background, the Kuroshio origination area are divided into three areas, which are the North Equatorial Current area, the eastern Luzon area and the eastern Taiwan area. Besides, the mineralogical compositions, elemental compositions and provenance conclusions of sediments in the Kuroshio origination area are summarized, and while the influence of the Kuroshio intrusion on sediments of the East China Sea is discussed. Results suggest that the major exotic sources of sediments in the Kuroshio origination area are from the Philippine Islands, the Philippine Islands Arc, rivers in Taiwan and Asian continent. The sediment mineral distribution in the Kuroshio origination area is mainly influenced by barrier of the Philippine Trench, forces of the North Equatorial Current and the Kuroshio, submarine volcanism and hydrothermal activities and water depth. The major element composition is related to submarine topography and water depth. The rare element composition show marginal sea sedimentary characteristics with obvious terrigenous input. Sr and Nd isotope compositions are mainly used to trace Asian eolian input in this area. Due to the complexity of the multi-branches of the Kuroshio intrusion, the influence of the Kuroshio intrusion on the East China Sea continental shelf sediments need future study. Future researches should be implemented on the sediment origin analysis of eastern Taiwan, historical changes of the Kuroshio intrusion influence on the East China Sea continental shelf sediments, applications of multi-indicators, constructions of effective end members of source identification. It could effectively reveal the variations of the ocean currents, tectonic activities and climate changes in the origin basin of the Kuroshio to study the sedimentary characteristics and origins of the Kuroshio sediments. Meanwhile, to explore the influence of the Kuroshio intrusion on sediments of the East China Sea continental shelf is useful for revealing the ecological changes and sustainable utilization of marine resources and environment in the East China Sea.