Issued in 1966, this 3¢ commemorative stamp from the Ryukyu Islands celebrates the transfer of the University of the Ryukyus to government administration. The design features a detailed panoramic view of the university’s campus, symbolizing educational progress under the Ryukyuan postal system. The bilingual inscription “RYUKYUS” emphasizes its identity during the U.S. administration period before Okinawa’s reversion to Japan. The bottom inscription in Japanese marks the significance of this transition in higher education governance.