Background
Kunika Taira was born around 940. He was the son of Prince Takamochi.
久ニ華 平
Kunika Taira was born around 940. He was the son of Prince Takamochi.
Kunika Taira was appointed Daijo (Senior Secretary) of Hitachi Province (Ibaraki Prefecture) (around 934). While in that post, Masakado Taira, his nephew, fought Mamoru Minamoto, former Daijo of Hitachi. Kunika attempted to attack Masakado but was killed by Masakado. His son, Sadamori, killed Masakado with the assistance of Hidesato Fujiwara.