Dragon magazine 121

Dragon issue 121 was released in May of 1987. It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms. This issue featured the realms of Kara-Tur and Oriental Adventures:

Whaddya Mean, Jack the Samurai?

 * By Barbara Curtis. p. 16

A roster of Japanese names for Oriental Adventures characters.

The Deadliest Perfume

 * By John P. Brown. p. 26

The properties of lotus blossoms and dust in Oriental Adventures.

The Life and Death of a Castle

 * By David "Zeb" Cook. p. 32

A Japanese castle's story, based on real world history.

The Geisya

 * By Gregg Sharp. p. 38

Performer, poet, musician, magician--a special NPC class.

The Genin

 * By David Howery. p. 42

A single-class ninja for Oriental Adventures.