This post reminded me of mine from some years ago. The manhole covers I found were more traditional, I didn't see any colourful ones like yours. The Kyoto one was interesting, it was a map.

And there are other ones here if you're interested
https://peakd.com/@livinguktaiwan/lookingdownontheground-swwls7bjjk
Thank you so much for sharing this! I can finally "sleep". 😂