Photo: cowardlion/Depositphotos

Japan’s geisha tradition has long captured the world’s imagination.

Thanks to the TikTok accountFacts_About_Asia, we can see for ourselves the preparations that geisha undergo to transform themselves.

In avideoplayed over 36 million times, a young woman carefully applies makeup to her face.

Maiko in Japan in front of a tree with colorful foliage

Photo: cowardlion/Depositphotos

She looks like it’s amaikoor apprentice.

After using powder to set the makeup, she’s on to the next phase.

Black eyeliner is also used to emphasize her eyes.

Lastly, she slips on a wig with the ornate hairstyle geisha are known for, completing the look.

The video, as well as several others, are fascinating looks at the world of geishas.

Scroll down to see the videos and then followFacts_About_Asia on TikTokto see even more about geisha.

A TikTok account has been publishing a fascinating look at how geishas apply their makeup.

The videos often showmaikoapprentices learning the art of geisha.

Fact_About_Asia is filled with incredible videos demonstrating this important part of Japanese culture.