The Government of the Ryukyu Islands (琉球政府, Ryūkyū Seifu) was the self-government of native Okinawans during the American occupation of Okinawa.
Originally, these administrative organizations were lower branches of the United States Military Government of the Ryukyu Islands.
In 1950, this military government changed its name to the "United States Civil Administration of the Ryukyu Islands."
Until 1952, the island governments were headed by popularly elected governors and frequently exhibited speech and conduct contrary to the intentions of USCAR, such as demands to return to Japanese administration.
The Ryukyuan government and legislature were the driving force behind the later movement for Okinawa Prefecture to return to Japanese control, against the wishes of USCAR.