This chapter examines university educators’ perspectives on the use of literature in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) classrooms in Japan. Drawing on individual interviews with lecturers who have integrated literary texts or their film adaptations across various tertiary education contexts, the study explores their motivations for using such materials, as well as the benefits and challenges associated with these practices in English language teaching. The findings reveal that all participants regard literature as authentic material, despite a prevailing tendency among practitioners in Japan to dismiss it as inauthentic in recent decades. Furthermore, participants perceive literary materials as beneficial for enhancing intercultural awareness, developing learners’ interpretative and linguistic skills, and fostering engagement among both students and teachers. They also offer suggestions for addressing some of the challenges occasionally encountered when using literature. In light of these findings, this chapter provides EFL teachers with valuable insights from the experiences of their peers, encouraging a re-evaluation of the role of literature in English language teaching. Additionally, it is hoped that the analysis of teachers’ narratives will contribute to empirical research on the use of literature in language teaching and learning.