Career
Tokihira was a minister under Emperor Daigo. 891 (Kanpyō 3, 3rd month): Tokihira was given a rank which was the equivalent of sangi. 897 (Kanpyō 9, 6th month): Tokihira was made Dainagon with a rank equal to that of a General of the Left.
899 (Shōtai 2): Tokihira was named Sadaijin 900 (Shōtai 3): Tokihira accused Sugawara no Michizane of plotting against the emperor.
This led to Michizane"s exile to the Dazaifu in Kyūshū. 909 (Engi 9, 4th month): Tokihira died at age 39.
He was honored with posthumous rank and titles. Tokihira had two brothers: Fujiwara no Tadahira and Fujiwara no Nakahira.
