On my old right hand drive Starlet [here in Thailand] it is down and to the right of the steering column, near the door column and hinges, and it is a small plastic flap which I pull up to release the main bonnet locking catch.
Once the bonnet pops up, sometimes needing a pull, there is another catch that is just to the right of the pin that goes into the frame. That needs to be lifted then the bonnet finally opens, there is a stay on the right to prop it open.
I guess on a left hand drive it may be on the left or the right. In the USA a 'bonnet' is called a 'hood', I think. I hope this helps somebody
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