The Sankei Newspaper reports that "DVDs containing Barack Obama's past speeches went on sale in Japan on January 21, the day he was sworn in as the President of the United States. A copy of the DVD titled "Barack Obama," published by Pony Canyon, is now available at a bookstore for 3,150 yen (tax included).

Many businessmen, drawn to the charisma of Obama, who is often referred to as a second John F. Kennedy, picked up copies of the DVD.

President Obama grabbed the hearts of American voters with such catchphrases as "Yes, we can" and "change." The DVD contains Obama's significant campaign speech for presidential candidate John Kerry, delivered in a 2004 Democratic convention, as well as comments by actor Robert De Niro, 65, and other celebrities.

Hideki Sato, 46, a teacher, made this comment at a Kinokuniya bookstore in Shinjuku: "[Obama] uses key words skillfully. I think [the DVD] will help me become a good public   speaker.