Fujiwara no Kanemichi (藤原 兼通, 925 – December 20, 977), also known as Horikawa-dono and Tōtōmi-kō,[1] was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.
[2] Kanemichi served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū.
His chief rival was his younger brother, Kaneie, who was also raised to the position of regent during a different time frame.
This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Morosuke.
[5] Kanemichi had four brothers: Kaneie,[6] Kinsue,[7] Koretada,[8] and Tamemitsu.