Tsarist Russia fought Japan in 1904-1905. The US fought Japan in WW2, 1941-1945.
The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) was fought in Southern China, near Korea.
Russia lost the war with Japan in either 1904 or 1905. I think the war between the countries started in 1904 and ended in 1905.
Russia, in the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905
A year and a half declared war (1904-1905) fought between Tzarist Russia and Imperial Japan over territorial expansion.
The Russo-Japanese war lasted from 1904-1905 and was won by the Japanese.
10 Feb 1904 to 05 Sept 1905.
Russia lost to Japan in the Russo-Japanese war in 1904-1905.
Japan
Japan : The Russo-Japanese War (8 February 1904 - 5 September 1905) .
Japan emerged as a major world power
The Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905 was primarily fought between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan. The conflict stemmed from rival imperial ambitions in Manchuria and Korea. Japan emerged victorious, marking the first time an Asian power defeated a European power in modern history, which significantly altered the balance of power in East Asia. The war concluded with the Treaty of Portsmouth in September 1905.