One of our favorite points brands just opened a hotel in Japan's premier ski destination

Moxy is going to the mountains.Marriott today announced that its latest Moxy location is now open in Niseko, the heart of Japan's alpine ski region on the northern island of Hokkaido.The opening — one of the most anticipated points hotel debuts this year — is an interesting addition to Niseko's otherwise upscale hotel portfolio, which includes a Park Hyatt and a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Moxy tends to be a more casual brand with a youthful vibe and a focus on lively shared public spaces (you often check in at the bar) and pared-down accommodations in creative configurations, some of which feature bunk beds for larger family or friend groups.A Queen Loft room at the Moxy Niseko. MARRIOTTThe new hotel has 310 rooms, and from what we can tell so far, they only come in two categories:Moxy Niseko Loft with one queen bed and two twin bunk bedsMoxy Niseko Twin with two twin bedsThe latter is a mere 194 square feet and, like you'll find in many other types of Moxy rooms, the sink is in the main room while the water closet with a toilet and walk-in shower is in a glassed-off space of its own.A Twin Loft room at Moxy Niseko. MARRIOTTAs for the Queen Loft room, it is also listed at 194 square fee...