The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) was a significant conflict between the Russian Empire and the Empire of Japan, primarily over imperial ambitions in Manchuria and Korea. It marked the first time in the modern era that an Asian power defeated a European power in a major war, fundamentally altering the balance of power in East Asia and global perceptions of Japan.
### Key Causes:
1. **Imperial Ambitions**: Both Russia and Japan sought to expand


