Oyashio Current; Kurile Current; Okhotsk Current
A cold ocean current flowing southward along the eastern coast of Japan, meeting the warm Kuroshio Current. Used in geography, oceanography, and weather contexts.
The Oyashio Current is a cold current that flows southward from the Kuril Islands along the eastern coast of Hokkaido.
The area where the Oyashio and Kuroshio currents meet is known as a rich fishing ground.
From 親, “parent,” and 潮, “current,” traditionally understood as referring to the current’s nutrient-rich waters and their importance in sustaining marine life.