Finding a parking space at a popular tourist spot or downtown is no mean feat, especially on weekends or holidays. But for a limited time, owners of homes or condominiums are letting people park in such locations to make a quick yen in tough economic times.

Nokisaki Inc. runs a daily rental parking lot service that connects owners of parking spaces with desperate drivers heading to popular destinations.

At Nokisaki Parking, which means "parking under the eaves," drivers can even reserve a parking space before leaving their homes.