Weird job dilemma

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Weirdly particular problem here and I thought, why the hell not ask some anons for input.

I'm currently living in Japan (not an english teacher) and working part time for a website. I just interviewed at a Japanese company that makes machine parts. I came in a suit and tie with my most formal Japanese and found out the job was a little different.

Basically, its a year of working in a factory so you know the ins and outs of the business. After year one you get transferred to where they think you'd be most useful. As a white native english speaker its a foregone conclusion that I'll go into liaisons with foreign customers. The drawbacks being its in bumfuck nowhere and pay starts low (as do most jobs in Japan).

On the other end, I might have a job in the UK that wants me. I'm a pasty college educated fucker, and instead of working in a factory for a year making peanuts unless I stay there for a few years, I'd be doing research and writing reports, etc (which sounds a bit more fun on its own). I'd be in London, which is obviously more hip and fun, but also less safe than Japan.

Which should I bite the bullet and go for if it comes down to it?